Mende Nazer lost her childhood at age twelve; when she was sold into slavery. It all began one horrific night in 1993; when Arab raiders swept through her Nuba village; murdering the adults and rounding up thirty-one children; including Mende. Mende was sold to a wealthy Arab family who lived in Sudan's capital city; Khartoum. So began her dark years of enslavement. Her Arab owners called her "Yebit;" or "black slave." She called them "master." She was subjected to appalling physical; sexual; and mental abuse. She slept in a shed and ate the family leftovers like a dog. She had no rights; no freedom; and no life of her own. Normally; Mende's story never would have come to light. But seven years after she was seized and sold into slavery; she was sent to work for another master—a diplomat working in the United Kingdom. In London; she managed to make contact with other Sudanese; who took pity on her. In September 2000; she made a dramatic break for freedom.Slave is a story almost beyond belief. It depicts the strength and dignity of the Nuba tribe. It recounts the savage way in which the Nuba and their ancient culture are being destroyed by a secret modern-day trade in slaves. Most of all; it is a remarkable testimony to one young woman's unbreakable spirit and tremendous courage.
#1268640 in Books Brandeis 2006-11-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.96 x .98 x 6.04l; 1.27 #File Name: 1584655895384 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy CustomerNIce book; Quite a bit of insight into southern life. not what I was looking for though.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. great gift for Southern JewsBy R.I gave this book to my father; whose Jewish family has lived in eastern Arkansas for several generations. Within a few minutes; he'd found a picture of his uncle's brother who'd owned a small store in Mississippi. I am looking forward to reading this book myself; but haven't gotten around to it yet. However; it appears to touch on a lot of elements of the Southern Jewish experience which I hadn't realized were so universal. When you grow up in the only Jewish family in a small town; it doesn't occur to you that lots of other small towns probably have their own Jewish families which might be similar to yours in many ways. Anyway; my dad loves it.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great essays for those familiar with the fieldBy Evan FranklAs could be expected from an academic press; this collection of essays is for people with a background knowledge of the subject. I wouldn't start here. But if you like "The Provincials" or "The Lonely Days Were Sundays"; then this is a great place to continue.
