The Bite of the Mango
by Mariatu Kamara
Taste attributes: biographydocumentarywarunsavouryheavyrealisticlineargrittyemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeanceempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeA grounded biography that is weighty, stirring and morally murky. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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3.8 / 5
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About This Book
When Mariatu set out for a neighborhood village in Sierra Leone, she was kidnapped and tortured, and both of her hands cut off. She turned to begging to survive. This heart-rending memoir is a testament to her courage and resilience. Today she is a UNICEF Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict.
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- Author
- Mariatu Kamara
- Published
- 2008
- Pages
- 216
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