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Marsden, Carolyn , Matzigkeit, Philip Merlin

Sahwira: An African Friendship

199 pp. | Candlewick | April, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-3575-6 $15.99
(3) 4-6 In 1964 Rhodesia, missionary's son Evan is torn between his white schoolmates, with their anti-black beliefs, and his African sahwira (dear friend), Blessing. Blessing, son of the Mission's pastor, tries to live a Christian life but prickles when whites treat Africans like servants. Alternating chapters describe Rhodesia's budding chimurenga (liberation war) from each boy's perspective. This affecting story raises thoughtful questions. Glos.
Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

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