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The Boy from Hodan
The Boy from Hodan
Length2h 55m

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Summary

In 1991, ten-year-old Abdullahi's world shatters when civil war erupts in Mogadishu. Separated from his parents and older brother during the chaos, he flees with his baby sister Nasra and an elderly stranger named Hawa. Their harrowing journey takes them from the burning streets of Somalia to refugee camps, and finally to a new life in snow-covered Minneapolis. But Abdullahi never stops searching for his lost family. For twenty years, he carries the weight of separation—building a life in America while desperately seeking traces of his mother and brother across continents. From teenage refugee to college graduate to aid worker, he transforms his pain into purpose, helping other displaced families while never abandoning hope.

Book information

Rating
★★★★★ (5.0) (2)
Genre
Historical Fiction, General Fiction
Length
2 hrs 55 mins
Publish date
Jan 30, 2025
Language
English

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Table of Contents

1Start
5Chapter 5
2Chapter 2
6Chapter 6
3Chapter 3
7Chapter 7
4Chapter 4
8Epilogue
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