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A Mulher De Pés Descalços
A Mulher De Pés Descalços | Scholastique Mukasonga, Marilia Garcia
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As obras de Scholastique Mukasonga são uma mortalha de papel para aqueles que não têm sepultura. O romance "A mulher de pés descalços" foi escrito em memória de Stefania, a mãe da escritora, assassinada pelos hutus, durante a guerra civil de Ruanda. As lembranças de um paraíso perdido, onde Stefania era uma senhora alegre e casamenteira, que dava conselhos às moças em torno do amor e da vida matrimonial, se mesclam a imagens terríveis, como o medo constante e busca de esconderijos seguros para salvar seus filhos do extermínio.
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ChasingOm
The Barefoot Woman | Scholastique Mukasonga
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It's the final Sunday of August, so we'll wrap it up the way we started -- celebrating Women in Translation month! I'll make a second post with my (small) #WITBookHaul, but I also wanted to post this with the tagged book -- a book by an African woman that was translated into English. It's on my to buy list now...

#IntegrateYourShelf

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GatheringBooks
The Barefoot Woman | Scholastique Mukasonga
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Pickpick

#MagnificentMarch Day 26: Mukasonga‘s memoir is a moving tribute to her mother, a fierce woman who protected her brood with an almost feral courage that #mask(s) the terror lurking underneath. The narrative is a quiet scream that speaks of probable loss and grief for lives lost, disappeared homes, and a transient existence that is designed to be degrading, yet is transformed to one of defiant dignity. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-kPf

OriginalCyn620 ðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ“šðŸ˜¢ 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks How are you and your family? Sending love â¤ï¸ 5y
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ImperfectCJ
The Barefoot Woman | Scholastique Mukasonga
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Pickpick

In this 2019 National Book Award Finalist, Mukasonga conjures her mother, her family, and her neighbors as they reshape traditions to fit their lives as refugees in the mounting violence that will lead to the Rwandan genocide. The tragedy is only alluded to, giving space instead to the daily lives of the people. It's powerful, authentic, and very much worth the read.
@StayCurious @Clwojick @Bookworm54#WinterGames #TeamNutcracker #TBRRead

ImperfectCJ I had more to say about this one than would fit above, so see my Goodreads review if you'd like more. 5y
Bookworm54 You are going heavy this Christmas with your book picks! :) glad this one was better. 16 points 5y
ImperfectCJ @Bookworm54 Yes, I'm trying to get to all (or most) of the National Book Award finalists before the end of the year, and the list is a little light on “light.“ I wouldn't mind something more festive, but I'm not sure at this point how I'd transition to something like Studmuffin Santa. :-) 5y
Bookworm54 It looks like a perfect palate cleanser ;) 5y
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ImperfectCJ
The Barefoot Woman | Scholastique Mukasonga
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Catching a few pages while waiting for my kids' last recital of the decade to begin.

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LitsyHappenings
The Barefoot Woman | Scholastique Mukasonga
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Repost for @GatheringBooks :
Since bibliophiles plan their reading in advance, here are the titles for the #WomenReadWomen2019 Read Along Chat from October til December. All are international/translated titles. Women authors from Rwanda, Argentina, and France. Tagging those who have initially expressed interest. Let me know if you wish to join! Everyone‘s welcome!

NeedsMoreBooks Interested! 5y
GatheringBooks @LitsyHappenings awesome! thanks for the tag; will add you @NeedsMoreBooks 5y
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GatheringBooks
The Barefoot Woman | Scholastique Mukasonga
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Since bibliophiles plan their reading in advance, here are the titles for the #WomenReadWomen2019 Read Along Chat from October til December. All are international/translated titles. Women authors from Rwanda, Argentina, and France. Tagging those who have initially expressed interest. Let me know if you wish to join! Everyone‘s welcome!

Velvetfur These all look good, thank you for the tag 😠5y
Emilymdxn These all look fantastic ill get my hands on them now! 5y
mreads Thanks for the tag 5y
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mhillis I would like to join in reading these three! 5y
GatheringBooks @Velvetfur am excited to read them! :) 5y
GatheringBooks @Emilymdxn perfect! one of the titles is also perfect for #NYRBBookClub 5y
GatheringBooks @mreads you‘re welcome! :) 5y
GatheringBooks @mhillis great! will include you in my list! :) 5y
jchawkins This looks amazing! Add me too please! 🙋ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ 5y
GatheringBooks @jchawkins sure thing! :) 🧚ðŸ¼â€â™€ï¸ 5y
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Abby2
The Barefoot Woman | Scholastique Mukasonga
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Excellent memoir abt Rwandan life before the genocide.