Description
In this tender and devastating memoir, Scholastique Mukasonga offers a profound tribute to her mother, Stefania, a woman of immense strength and unwavering love. Through a series of evocative vignettes, Mukasonga reconstructs the life of her mother, a tireless protector who navigated immense hardship with grace and resilience. This is a powerful exploration of memory, family, and the enduring legacy of maternal devotion, rendered in prose that is both beautiful and elegiac. The narrative lovingly recounts the traditions and spirit of women, celebrating a life lived with courage and an unyielding commitment to her children.
Available Editions
paperback
Daunt Books
Published Jan 1, 2022
153 pages
ISBN: 9781914198083
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Details
First Published
2018
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Barefoot Woman by Scholastique Mukasonga.