The Orphan, a Portrait of Courage: Third World Women's Issues Volume 1

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The story unfolds with two Ethiopian sisters, orphaned after their father, overwhelmed by despair, commits an unthinkable act against their mother during a desperate journey to escape drought. As the sisters grapple with the trauma of losing their mother, they are left to fend for themselves in the forest. Their harrowing night spent beside her lifeless body is interrupted by the imminent threat of a wild boar drawn by the scent of blood, heightening the tension and danger of their dire situation.