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portada From Chains to Roses: The Unbreakable Spirit and Life of Josephine Bakhita
Type
Physical Book
Language
English
Pages
292
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm
ISBN13
9781998169535

From Chains to Roses: The Unbreakable Spirit and Life of Josephine Bakhita

Patzer, Mirella (Author) · History and Women Press · Paperback

From Chains to Roses: The Unbreakable Spirit and Life of Josephine Bakhita - Patzer, Mirella

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Synopsis "From Chains to Roses: The Unbreakable Spirit and Life of Josephine Bakhita"

FROM CHAINS TO ROSES The Unforgettable Story of Josephine Bakhita Some are born into darkness only to become bearers of the most extraordinary light... Snatched from her village in a violent raid, nine-year-old Bakhita is thrust into a living nightmare. Her identity stripped away, her body carved with 144 brutal scars, she is sold from master to master across the merciless deserts of Sudan. They call her "fortunate one" in cruel mockery, never suspecting the indomitable fire that burns behind her eyes.In this electrifying, heart-pounding novel, Mirella Patzer throws readers into the savage world of the 19th-century slave trade and the astonishing journey of one woman who refused to be broken by it. When a twist of fate delivers Bakhita to Venice, she discovers something more powerful than her chains-her own voice. Defying her wealthy "owners" in a sensational court battle that stuns Italian society, Bakhita claims not only her freedom but embarks on a transformation so radical it will leave everyone who encounters her forever changed. As Sister Josephine, her scarred hands become instruments of healing, her hard-won wisdom a balm for the wounded, and her presence a living testament to the possibility of light emerging from the darkest places. From Chains to Roses is not merely historical fiction-it's an adrenaline shot to the soul. Patzer's vivid prose drives this explosive narrative forward with the urgency of a thriller while delivering the emotional impact of an intimate confession. You'll find yourself holding your breath, clenching your fists, and ultimately weeping as Bakhita's extraordinary metamorphosis unfolds. Prepare to be shattered, inspired, and utterly transformed by the true story of the enslaved girl who became a saint-proving that sometimes the most powerful revolutions begin in the most unlikely hearts.

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