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hkeogh13 's review for:
The Other Side of Truth
by Beverley Naidoo
This was a searingly real, eye-opening account of a fictional family escaping from political oppression in Nigeria in the 90s. It's a children's book- I was looking for stories with real messages and I was not disappointed. Naidoo writes Sade as a very self-aware, empathetic main character with an incredible ability to put things into perspective. I think there is a lot that children could learn from this story, whether it's the reality of the harsh world we live in and thus the experiences some people their own age have to get through, or just the strength and rationale that Sade upholds throughout the book.
I would definitely recommend reading this. I think it's so easy for people here in the UK to remove themselves from the stories we hear of refugees and asylum seekers, seeing them as far removed. In reality, these people deserve more of our thought, our outrage and our support, particularly where our government and country can grant them asylum and safety.
I would definitely recommend reading this. I think it's so easy for people here in the UK to remove themselves from the stories we hear of refugees and asylum seekers, seeing them as far removed. In reality, these people deserve more of our thought, our outrage and our support, particularly where our government and country can grant them asylum and safety.