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    From Tears to Laughter
    From Tears to Laughter
    From Tears to Laughter
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    From Tears to Laughter

    By Annick Lebenns

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    This raw, emotional, but ultimately inspirational memoir is Annick Lebenns' story. As a child in Africa she was broken from the inside out. Many times she did have food to eat due to her irresponsible father. The misery she was living in made her attempt suicide many times. She also tells of sexual abused by her half-brother and about his death,

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPalmetto Publishing
    Release dateNov 1, 2021
    ISBN9781638376811
    From Tears to Laughter
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    Annick Lebenns

    I was born in Africa. My father and mother worked hard to provide for our family while civil war and epidemic diseases ravaged my country. I have endured many hardships and situations that could have turned out differently if it hadn't been for the favor and grace of God. My name is Annick Lebenns. Burundi is my home-where, no matter what people go through, we always have big smiles on our faces.

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