Born in Irene: Baby Who Survived the Camp by Patrick Devenish (.ePUB)
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Born in Irene: The Baby Who Survived the Camp by Patrick Devenish
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Overview: In the winter of 1901, as the Anglo Boer War tears across South Africa, thousands of women and children are forced into British concentration camps, places where hunger, disease and grief become part of daily life. Born in Irene tells the unforgettable story of Cecilia van der Merwe, a young mother fighting to keep her children alive inside the notorious Irene camp. When British soldiers arrive at her farm, Cecilia is torn from her home and thrust into a world of barbed wire, ration lines, and whispered rumors of death. With her husband fighting on the front lines and the camp tightening its grip, she must navigate impossible choices to protect her son Peet and infant daughter, Machtelt, who’s fragile life becomes as symbol of both hope and heartbreak. Based on true events and real people’s lives and grounded in meticulous historical research, Born in Irene is a deeply human story of resilience, sacrifice, and a mother’s unbreakable love. It shines a light on a chapter of history too often forgotten, honoring the women and children who endured the unendurable.
Genre: Non-Fiction > Biographies & Memoirs > Southern Africa History
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