Girl Soldier
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Chosen (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2007
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Publisher's Description
For several decades a brutal army of rebels has been raiding villages in northern Uganda, kidnapping children and turning them into soldiers or wives of commanders. More than 30,000 children have been abducted over the last twenty years and forced to commit unspeakable crimes. Grace Akallo was one of these. Her story, which is the story of many Ugandan children, recounts her terrifying experience. This unforgettable book--with historical background and insights from Faith McDonnell, one of the clearest voices in the church today calling for freedom and justice--will inspire readers around the world to take notice, pray, and work to end this tragedy.
Endorsements (8)
“Girl Soldier is not fiction, yet that fact becomes harder to believe with every page we turn. How did we not know about this sooner? Why are we not doing more? This book is more than just a call to action. It is a challenge to our moral compass. Grace and Faith have made it very clear that for more than twenty years we have turned our backs on an entire generation of children. What is equally clear is that all hope is not lost. Grace’s story of resiliency and peace is the light that can guide us all.”
“Girl Soldier is a moving account of a people’s suffering and a girl’s extraordinary faith. In a unique format, the book moves back and forth between the narrative arc of Grace Akallo’s life and the historical roots of the northern Uganda tragedy. But this is not just a story of victimization; rather, it illuminates the resiliency of the human spirit. Providentially, the namesakes of the two authors, Faith McDonnell and Grace Akallo, underscore the theme of this book—that in spite of unimaginable terror, faith and grace abound.”
“For most of us, the enormous monolith of the suffering of Africa is impossible to imagine, much less enter into. This book represents a significant door. It is a precious gift from two women, both uniquely qualified to speak for the suffering children of Uganda, one an eloquent survivor and the other a fearless advocate. It is no coincidence that their names are Grace and Faith.”
“After reading this book, I will never be the same. The story of Grace Akallo and the brutality against children in Uganda is hard for me as an American, living comfortably, to imagine—but it is real and continuing. The world has ignored these innocent children for decades, as the turmoil in Uganda has escalated into one of the world’s biggest humanitarian crises. Yet this is a story of hope and a simple challenge to us all: Help! Our prayers and our finances can be life- changing for thousands in Uganda, and pressure on our government to intervene can alter the course of that nation forever. Thank you, Grace and Faith, for sharing your stories and for calling us to love and to act on behalf of those who cannot help themselves.”
“Faith McDonnell has given a precious gift in the story of Grace Akallo. Their book serves as a poignant reminder that the darkness of the soul and the cruel behaviors it leads to are more devastating than we could imagine. Apart from the ignorance and indifference of the world to the plight of children caught in violence, there is still One who understands and redeems. Hope can grow and flourish from even the most broken of seeds. This is an incredible account that demands a hearing and invites a response.”
“A much-needed reminder of the suffering and faith of the people of northern Uganda. Both have gone largely unnoticed for too long.”
“A much-needed reminder of the suffering and faith of the people of northern Uganda. Both have gone largely unnoticed for too long.”
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