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Sandra Uwiringiyimana

How Dare the Sun Rise

Sandra UwiringiyimanaNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2017

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Sandra Uwiringiyimana

How Dare the Sun Rise

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Democratic Republic of Congo • 2000s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

How Dare the Sun Rise by Sandra Uwiringiyimana recounts her life in the volatile Democratic Republic of the Congo, her immigration to America, and her dedication to activism, detailing her family's flight from Uvira to a refugee camp in Burundi, the challenges they faced, and their eventual relocation to Rochester, New York, where Sandra grappled with cultural adjustment and racial identity, ultimately finding her path in activism. The book includes experiences of violence, trauma, and racism.

Inspirational

Emotional

Challenging

Melancholic

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.5

7,657 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

How Dare the Sun Rise by Sandra Uwiringiyimana is lauded for its powerful and inspiring narrative, detailing the author's experiences as a refugee. Reviewers appreciate its raw portrayal of trauma and resilience, though some note the fragmented storytelling can be challenging. An essential read for those seeking a deeper understanding of refugee experiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read How Dare the Sun Rise ?

A reader who would enjoy How Dare the Sun Rise by Sandra Uwiringiyimana is interested in gripping memoirs about resilience and overcoming adversity. Fans of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai will appreciate the powerful narrative and themes of survival and hope.

4.5

7,657 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Democratic Republic of Congo • 2000s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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