Zeru Zeru Girl
Zeru Zeru Girl by Barbara A. Kerr is an independently published work released on October 4, 2023. This 340-page book presents the story of Alex, a young woman with albinism who was smuggled out of Africa as an infant due to the dangers posed by witch doctors. Raised in Southern California by a loving couple, Alex grows up to become an attorney for an international human rights organization while grappling with visions from her past that compel her to search for her birth parents.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of coming of age and the challenges faced by girls and women. As Alex embarks on her journey, she is joined by Seth, a colleague with his own harrowing background. The story traverses various locations, including Tanzania and Ethiopia, and raises awareness about the plight of individuals with albinism. Zeru Zeru Girl encourages contemplation on how one can contribute positively to the world, making it a significant addition to the Teen & Young Adult literature landscape.
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Zeru Zeru Girl is a heart-wrenching and heart-warming story about Alex, a young woman with albinism who was smuggled out of Africa to the U.S. as an infant because her condition made her the target of witch doctors who maim and kill people with albinism for the magical properties of their body parts. Alex is adopted and raised by a loving couple in Southern California and later becomes an attorney for an international human rights organization. She is careful to keep secret the inexplicable visions of what later turn out to be traumatic scenes from her infancy, which keep her searching for her birth parents. She is joined on her journey by Seth, a colleague who is an Ethiopian Jew rescued at the age of ten by the Israeli Defense Force during Operation Solomon. Zeru Zeru Girl is a thought-provoking story that will transport readers to Tanzania, Ethiopia, England, and Syria. It raises awareness and encourages readers to contemplate how they can make a positive difference.
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