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Synopsis

Based on a true story, Exile Child conveys the pain, heartache and inner strength of Sarah Bartmann (the Hottentot Venus) in a way that will leave you feeling both angry at the less glorious side of history and also humbled by a sense of wonder at how anyone could tolerate a life of slavery without losing that most precious of human needs...hope. 
"Exile Child is a historically correct flesh-and-blood portrayal of one of our most tragic heroines." - The Sowetan Newspaper 
"Expect to feel anger and indignation as you realise the inhumanity Sarah had to ensure, but Franco's account, although hard-hitting, is thoughtful and sympathetic." - The Cosmopolitan Magazine 
"Exile Child gives a harrowing and absorbing account of Sarah's incredible life." - The Herald Newspaper 
“Exile Child tells the sad and tragic true story of Sarah Bartmann, a young Khoisan woman living in the 1800’s, who involuntarily became the most terrible victim of colonialism and racism, simply because of her physical attributes.” - African Reporter Newspaper 
"Exile Child collates all that is imaginable and creates a story that is highly emotive." - City Press Magazine 
“Exile Child gives readers a window into the depths of prejudice and racism, and a very real depiction of this heroine who lived more than a lifetime ago. A truly inspiring read.” - Proud Magazine 
"Exile Chid does Sarah justice to be given a female and personal voice. This book offers a blend of history that will not disappoint.” - Big Issue Newspaper 
"The story of Sarah Bartmann, through Exile Child is in safe hands." - The Thabo Mbeki Foundation

Durée: environ 7 heures (06:41:32)
Date de publication: 16/11/2022; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

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