 Liliane Leila Juma was sixteen years old when her home in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was destroyed by rebel soldiers. In her memoir, she tells about her life before and after her family was torn apart by militia invasions and civil war. Through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Leila and her family were able to relocate to Canada. An introduction gives facts about Congo. A helpful map of the region is included. mjw |
| Title: Maison Rouge: Memories Of A Childhood In War Author: Liliane Leila Juma Publisher: Tradewind Books. Vancouver Copyright: 2020 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-926890-30-2 Paperback pages: 126 Age range: 12 up Genre: Nonfiction, Information Book, Biography Book setting: Congo Author’s ethnicity: Congolese Author’s residence: Vancouver, BC, Canada Subjects: Canada, Civil war, Congo (Democratic Republic), Invasion, Refugees, Social conditions, Survival |
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