Maneeya
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Rating | : | 4.44 (551 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1942508271 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 218 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-06-14 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Five Stars This book was so good I read it in a day.
See Haiti through the eyes of an orphan. On the unforgiving streets of Port-au-Prince, Maneeya learns how the beauty of Haiti can co-exist with devastation, and that the map to get home is already etched on each of our hearts. Haiti has been called the "Pearl of the Antilles" for its beauty. Inspired by her insightful visits to Haitian schools and orphanages following the 2010 earthquake, author and international speaker Kimberly Soesbee brings to life the physical and spiritual battles that Haitians endure through the touching and tragic journey of Maneeya.. When her best friend offers her the chance to escape, she goes, with hopes for a bright future. Orphanage life is all Maneeya has ever known. I