The Moth Radio Hour: Live from New York: Give me Five - Stories of the Senses
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Childhood Shadows: Innocence Amidst War
This chapter vividly portrays the early years of a six-year-old girl in Asmara, Eritrea, exploring the contrast between her joyful childhood and the looming presence of war. As she navigates her environment filled with family and community, the narrative captures both the beauty of youth and the harsh realities of conflict. Through harrowing experiences of loss and survival, the chapter reveals a child's profound struggle to comprehend the complexities of life and death in a tumultuous world.
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