Beneath the Tamarind Tree: A Story of Courage, Family, and the Lost Schoolgirls of Boko Haram Audiobook (Free)

The first definitive account of Boko Haram’s abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls, their years in captivity, and just why this story still matters – by celebrated international journalist Isha Sesay.

The kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in 2014 made global headlines. From poor Nigerian families, these girls had defied the chances and pursued an education, but daring to dream resulted in one of the most high-profile abductions in contemporary history. Award-winning CNN anchor Isha about Under the Tamarind Tree: A Story of Courage, Family, and the Lost Schoolgirls of Boko Haram Sesay was on leading lines as the story broke, and when 21 of the girls had been released, she was the only journalist to accompany them on the dangerous journey back.

In Under the Tamarind Tree, having developed unprecedented usage of the Chibok girls, Sesay shares a romantic account of the night time Boko Haram attacked, special information regarding their years in captivity, and their daring stories of get away. We fulfill Priscilla who dreamt to become a health care provider, Saa who juggled schoolwork with family commitments, Mary who fought constant homesickness to stay in school, and Dorcas who planned to be the 1st in her family to obtain a college degree.

Sesay delves into the inadequate Nigerian federal government response towards the kidnapping, even though synthesizing lessons approximately global national protection. She also reminds us of the non-public sacrifice needed of journalists to bring us the reality, at the same time of developing mistrust from the media. Beneath the Tamarind Tree is certainly a gripping pay attention and a story of resilience using a soaring message of hope at its core, reminding us from the ever-present truth that progress for all those depends on unleashing the potential of ladies.