The Portrait of a Slum Girl

Name: The Portrait of a Slum Girl
Brand: Xlibris US
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By Hormeku, Prosper Edem

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"The Portrait of a Slum Girl" is a poignant and powerful novel that exposes the lives of the residents of Sodom and Gomorrah, a notorious slum in Accra, Ghana. Through the eyes of Temeka, a young girl who has grown up in the slum, the novel delves into the complexities of extreme poverty, deviant behaviors, violence, and exploitation that define the residents' lives. As Temeka traverses the treacherous environment of the slum, she must confront the harsh realities of her world and the secrets that threaten to destroy her family. Yet, amidst the adversity, she discovers the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and the transformative power of hope and determination.This novel is a testimony to the power of storytelling to illuminate the lives of those who are often invisible to us. It is a call to action, a reminder that our lives are intertwined, and that the struggles of those in the slums are, in truth, our own. By sharing Temeka's story, the novel humanizes the experiences of those living in poverty and challenges readers to reexamine their assumptions about the lives of others.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 88
Release Date:: 2025-04-08
Publication Date:: 2025-04-08
Publisher:: Xlibris US
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN13:: 9798369442562
Weight:: 142 g
Height:: 152 cm
Width:: 229 cm
Thickness:: 5 cm

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