Monrovia Rain and Other Stories Lost and Found

Monrovia Rain and Other Stories Lost and Found offers moving perspectives on day-to-day life in the throes, and in the aftermath, of the civil war that affected every Liberian in some way. The authors portray tension within families, the hustle out on the streets, the plight of street children, the exploitation of young women, and the continuous search for answers and closure. This short but powerful collection, along with the authors' reflections on their stories, will help you understand the people who lived through the conflict just a little bit more.

"These stories reverberate with the pain, loss and trauma of the Liberian Civil War. They unveil the nuanced effects of the emotional carnage on men, women, and children, and expose the cracks in a deeply fragile society still recuperating. Prepare yourself for rousing storytelling and introspective soul bearing." - Lekpele M. Nyamalon, author of Yearnings of a Traveler

"Monrovia Rain and Other Stories Lost and Found is absolutely brilliant. From cracking a smile, to laughing out loud, to shedding tears, I expressed a range of emotions while turning its pages. You won't be able to put this book down." - Berenice Mulubah, author of Landing Safely on a Solid Rock


Genre: Literary Fiction