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The Request: From Congo's Civil War to America: A Memoir of Survival, Identity, and Keeping a Last Promise

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In this powerful memoir of resilience, forgiveness, and a mother’s “divine resourcefulness,” a Congolese child-refugee of war searches for belonging while seeking acceptance in diverse American communities. Through the creative and healing power of dance, he is able to navigate his past trauma and transform pain into purpose.

Firmly rooted in the rich heritage of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Deo Mwano begins his story with recollections of his hometown Mbanza Ngungu. This city was far f...