The Smallest Ones

Two Sisters' Escape from Drc Rebels and Their Pursuit of Freedom

von Popina Khumanda

216 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Tells the harrowing story of a young girl's survival, resilience, and hope amid war and captivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo.In the heart of a village untouched by the world's chaos, five-year-old Popina took solace in the simple joys of childhood - climbing mango trees, chasing baby baboons, and exploring the fields. But her innocence was shattered in an instant when a group of strangers invaded the village, bringing with them a terror that a young girl could never have imagined.The Smallest Ones is a harrowing and powerful account of survival and resilience in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo in the early 2000s. Popina, her family and friends were captured by rebel soldiers and were subjected to torture and rape. After several years of captivity, Popina and her older sister managed to escape, and began an epic journey all the way to South Africa. But even there, their nightmare was not over.Written with raw emotion and unflinching honesty, The Smallest Ones takes readers on a journey through the darkest corners of human experience, yet it is also a testament to the enduring power of hope and the will to survive. This is not just a story of tragedy, but a poignant exploration of the human spirit's capacity to endure and overcome.After eventually finding refuge in a children's home in Despatch in the Eastern Cape, Popina started building the life she dreamt of as a child. Having had no schooling, she now found herself in a classroom and held a pen for the first time. And so began her journey to education and freedom.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Gesellschaftliche Gruppen, Gemeinschaften und Identitäten Gruppen Frauen und Mädchen
• ISBN: 9781776392209
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.04.2026
• Größe: 232 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Penguin Random House South Africa