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From Chains to Roses: The Unbreakable Spirit and Life of Josephine Bakhita
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ISBN10: 1998169537
ISBN13: 9781998169535
Publisher: History and Women Press
Published: May 11 2025
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781998169535
Publisher: History and Women Press
Published: May 11 2025
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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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