“David had once told me that there was no sky as totally black as the African sky, where the stars hung so low that one could almost reach out to pluck them from the heavens. [270]” — Farida Karodia Copy Share Image
“On the way we encountered many other people: families on the move, women wearily limping along behind their men, carrying bundles on their heads… — farida karodia Copy Share Image
“One could only hope that this country, which had always been poor – not through a lack of resources, but because Portugal had decided… — Farida Karodia Copy Share Image
“It didn’t matter which side you were on. It was an empty, cavernous world in which young boys groped around in the dark, dreading… — Farida Karodia Copy Share Image
“The deserters and dissenters expelled from the party formed RENAMO, a rebel group committed to snatching power from FRELIMO. Supported by South Africa and… — Farida Karodia Copy Share Image
“I thought again about the contradiction Mozambique was. On the one hand there were people like Dona Maria, compassionate and caring, and on the… — Farida Karodia Copy Share Image
“All along the path into the village we encountered rebel militiamen – barefooted, wearing ragged uniforms, carrying rifles and bandoliers. They were obviously locals… — farida karodia Copy Share Image
“My education had equipped me to suffer in silence, a form of passive endurance. Even though I know nothing about being brave, I soon… — Farida Karodia Copy Share Image
“David had once told me that there was no sky as totally black as the African sky, where the stars hung so low that… — Farida Karodia Copy Share Image