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    The Love of a Widow
    The Love of a Widow
    The Love of a Widow
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    The Love of a Widow

    By Joeliah Nabateregga

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    ‘The Love of a Widow' is an emotional, highly entertaining and even educational book by a talented new young Ugandan writer. The book tells the story of a kind lady, Pollah, who tragically lost her family in a terrible accident. This led to her becoming a widow and being lonely and bereft of support in the world. Yet Pollah never gave up trying to find new love, she expressed her new love in helping the children at the school who were once strangers but subsequently became part of her world. Several of their dreams came true because of Pollah’s inspirational help.‘The Love of a Widow’ shows that not only love drives out hate but also there is a great strength of spirit that can be gained by being useful even when initially you may think you have nothing to offer. Pollah the country widow’s story touches us all.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Conrad Press
    Release dateJan 26, 2024
    ISBN9781839786662
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