Two stories have stayed with me since reading this short book (although they are all memorable): the title story Igifu—Hunger and almost the opposite, The Glorious Cow, somewhat of an ode to the cow and the elixir that is milk. If you‘ve never felt starvation, Igifu describes it in agonizing detail from the perspective of a young girl praying her mother can find food each day, and sleeping, sleeping to deal with the stomach pangs. When life ⬇️
Texreader was good in #Rwanda, before Hutu soldiers shot and killed the Tsutsi‘s beloved cows, life revolved around milk and the fresh butter so sweetly and patiently made from that milk. And when the cows were gone, the refugees who had to flee their homes longed for their lost beautiful cows. These are auto-biographical stories by the author who lost 27 family members in the genocide. Ending with a story called Grief, this is a beautiful short book. It ⬇️ 3d
Texreader ought to be read to truly understand the impact of the genocide on ordinary people and their children. #foodandlit @catsandbooks 3d
TheBookHippie I so agree. I‘m still thinking about this book. 3d
Catsandbooks 💔😭 2d
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