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Crossing The Chari River

By Forgwe Ortiz, Joy Klaaren

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Crossing The Chari River

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Crossing the Chari River is a powerful memoir of survival, resilience, and the pursuit of joy.From an idyllic Midwestern childhood to the turbulence of young adulthood, Joy Ortiz's journey takes her across cultures, continents, and crises. At nineteen, her innocence is shattered by a devastating assault she keeps hidden for decades. Drawn into a whirlwind romance that leads her to Cameroon, Joy finds herself navigating love, betrayal, motherhood, and the challenges of raising four children between two worlds.Amid political unrest, heartbreak, and personal despair, she discovers strength in places she never expected through her faith, her writing, and ultimately, her choice to embrace joy despite pain. With raw honesty and lyrical prose, Ortiz unfolds a story of perseverance that resonates with anyone who has faced loss, silence, or the weight of starting over.More than a memoir, Crossing the Chari River is a testament to the human spirit: how we break, how we heal, and how, even in the face of the impossible, we learn to cross the rivers before us.For readers who cherish stories of courage, transformation, and triumph over adversity, this book is both heart-wrenching and deeply inspiring
Product details
Number of Pages:
184
Release Date:
2025-09-05
Publication Date:
2025-09-18
Publisher:
Franklin Publishers
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798893247879
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Maximum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
446 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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