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A teenage girl, Myrna Chitundu, dreams of becoming a doctor someday. She dreams of leaving the dusty African town of Blancville behind her and really changing the world, but she knows it will take a lot of hard work. Her hard work pays off when she is admitted to the Royal Academy - the first girl to ever be admitted to the prestigious all boys' school.But everything changes when Myrna discovers she is pregnant. Suddenly her well-ordered life begins to unravel. When an offer of marriage from a wealthy older man is presented to her family, Myrna knows what she must do - the bride price is too great for her family to refuse. Setting her own hopes and dreams aside, Myrna accepts marriage to a man she has met only once, who will take her far from the only home she has ever known. This sweeping novel of hope and redemption follows the life of three generations of Chitundus as they discover the powerful bond of family, faith, and love is not easily broken. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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GENRE: Cultural fiction; Contemporary fiction; Realistic fiction; African cultural fiction
SETTING: Blancville, Africa; Copperfine, Africa
SYNOPSIS
This story is centered on (3) Generations with emphasis on 2nd generation Mryna Chitundu, the bride that came with a price. She is the only female in an all boy school. She becomes the salvation of her family’s woes and is forced to leave school and marry a man three times her age.
CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTERS:
MYRNA: Intelligent; resourceful; can read and write
VIOLET: Myrna’s sister; not so interested in education; a great singer
CENTRAL MALE CHARACTERS:
FESTAL: Paid the price to have a wife, Myrna; Uneducated; Raises cattle
UNCLE DODGE: Makes money from putting together business deals of finding brides. He is not well liked.
STEPHEN: Myrna’s brother; will be able to marry the woman he wants as a result of the bride price
WHAT I LIKED: Has nothing to do with slavery in America. Protectiveness of a family (whoa, did not see that one coming). Resourcefulness brings a place of honor. A sister is found.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: Stephen’s life seems incomplete. He is not written about beyond a description of his wife troubles.
I give this book (FIVE) stars because while fiction, it was/is a way of life. Very well written as the story touches the readers emotions in “every” way; anger to elation. I really hope everyone will give this book a try….I really do. ( )