I dare to say African women share their stories of hope and survival / edited by Hilda Twongyeirwe.

Other author Twongyeirwe, Hilda.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoChicago, Ill. : Lawrence Hill Books,
Descriptionxv, 320 p. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
Subjects
Women--Africa. --Social conditions.

Contents Introduction -- I tears of hope : surviving abuse and reclaiming our own and our children's lives -- Where do I belong? / Hilda Twongyeirwe -- Frieda's world / Waltraud Ndagijimana -- Maria demands her share / Winnie Munyarugerero -- Quest for freedom / Philomena Rwabukuku -- Taste of betrayal / Margaret Ntakalimaze -- Not until I find my daughter / Bananuka Jocelyn Ekochu -- I dare to say : facing HIV/AIDs with courage -- The second twin / Glaydah Namukasa -- Key to a new life / Betty Kituyi -- Looking for home / Beverley Nambozo -- In God's palm / Rose Rwakasisi -- Farming ashes : tales of agony and resilience -- Fathomless luck / Apophia Agiresaasi -- Guilty of surviving / Rosey Sembatya -- The white coat / Margaret Aduto -- Bitter escape / Apophia Agiresaasi -- Pages of my life / Rosey Sembatya -- The family of three / Beatrice Lamwaka -- Beyond the dance : the torture and trauma of female genital mutilation -- Do not count on me / Betty Kituyi -- Petals for the wind / Sharon Lamwaka and Hilda Twongyeirwe -- The woman in me / Bananuka Jocelyn Ekochu -- Beyond the music and the dance / Lillian Tindyebwa -- My Mbasuben / Betty Kituyi -- The intrigue / Hilda Twongyeirwe -- Saina's story / Cathy Anite -- Glossary -- Contributors -- Index.
General noteIncludes index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2011035625
ISBN9781569768426 (pbk.)