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Garden of the Lost and Abandoned : The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Woman
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- ISBN
- 9780544617063
- Book Title
- Garden of the Lost and Abandoned : The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Woman and Hundreds of Kids
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.3 in
- Genre
- Social Science, Political Science
- Topic
- Children's Studies, Human Services, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Item Weight
- 20.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 384 Pages
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The problem by most lights is overwhelming: at least 5,000 children live on the streets of Uganda's capital city of Kampala. Some forget the names of their villages. The youngest may not know the names of their parents. But Gladys Kalibbala--part journalist, part detective, part Good Samaritan--does not hesitate to dive into difficult or even dangerous situations to aid a child. Author of a newspaper column called "Lost and Abandoned," she is a resource that police and others turn to when they stumble across a stranded kid with a hidden history. Jessica Yu delivers an acutely observed story of this hardnosed and warmhearted woman, the children she helps, and the twists of fate they experience together. The subplot of Gladys's garden--her precarious dream of providing a home and livelihood for her vulnerable charges--adds fascinating depth. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned chronicles one woman's altruism, both ordinary and extraordinary, in a way that is impossible to forget, and impossible not to take to heart.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-10
0544617061
ISBN-13
9780544617063
eBay Product ID (ePID)
235719156
Product Key Features
Book Title
Garden of the Lost and Abandoned : The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Woman and Hundreds of Kids
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Children's Studies, Human Services, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Social Science, Political Science
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
20.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Hv887.U33y8 2017
Reviews
"[Yu] makes her literary debut with the stunning account of Gladys Kalibbala, who has devoted herself to rescuing lost children in Uganda...The author delivers a moving collection of cases that have confronted Kalibbala...all of [which] have an immediacy because Yu has included generous amounts of dialogue and local color, all indicating the author's observational skills and attention to details...Kalibbala emerges as a magnetic personality with a huge heart and boundless spirit...An eloquent affirmation of the vast capacity of the human heart." -Kirkus Reviews "This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness."--Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers (Oprah's Book Club) "Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys's shoes, to celebrate her every minor victory and to mourn with her when she loses. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity."--Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone "Why should we care about the children of strangers? That's the question that Gladys Kalibbala answers so movingly in Jessica Yu's warm and uplifting portrait. As Yu chronicles Kalibbala's mission to save the abandoned children of Kampala, she reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time."--Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed "Can sheer goodness matter, let alone be thrilling to contemplate? Well, in Yu's brimming account of her protagonist Gladys's glorious example, we get to watch as a garden of the lost and the abandoned opens out inexorably (and yes, thrillingly) into a home for the found and the redeemed." --Lawrence Weschler, author of Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder, "This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness."--Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers (Oprah's Book Club) "Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys's shoes, to celebrate her every minor victory and to mourn with her when she loses. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity."--Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone "Why should we care about the children of strangers? That's the question that Gladys Kalibbala answers so movingly in Jessica Yu's warm and uplifting portrait. As Yu chronicles Kalibbala's mission to save the abandoned children of Kampala, she reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time."--Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed "Can sheer goodness matter, let alone be thrilling to contemplate? Well, in Yu's brimming account of her protagonist Gladys's glorious example, we get to watch as a garden of the lost and the abandoned opens out inexorably (and yes, thrillingly) into a home for the found and the redeemed." --Lawrence Weschler, author of Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder, "This heartfelt book should be on a list of the best uplifting true stories; readers looking for inspiring narrative nonfiction or insight into life in other countries and cultures will thoroughly enjoy." --Shelf Awareness " ''Compassion fatigue.'' It''s a term that gets used when (mostly) Westerners declare that they just can''t spare one more ounce of compassion for those who are suffering. Given the self-inflicted wound that many American voters thrust on this nation, and the consequent series of nearly daily bad news reports, it wouldn''t be surprising to hear that compassion fatigue is spreading...So, for those who need a reminder that one person can make a difference, let me introduce you to Gladys Kalibbala, the subject of Jessica Yu''s new book, Garden of the Lost and Abandoned ... Garden of the Lost and Abandoned is a joyful book... [and] Gladys Kalibbala is a force of righteousness, often supporting children out of her own meager pocket...Gladys Kalibbala is proof that there are still individuals who are making immeasurable differences in a broken world." --Signature Reads "Gladys is a larger than life personality, and Yu brings all her best sensibilities as a filmmaker and documentarian to bring every corner of this woman''s world to light. You''ll laugh, you''ll cry, you''ll get angry, but you''ll never lose hope while reading this book." --Writer''s Bone "[Yu] makes her literary debut with the stunning account of Gladys Kalibbala, who has devoted herself to rescuing lost children in Uganda...The author delivers a moving collection of cases that have confronted Kalibbala...all of [which] have an immediacy because Yu has included generous amounts of dialogue and local color, all indicating the author''s observational skills and attention to details...Kalibbala emerges as a magnetic personality with a huge heart and boundless spirit...An eloquent affirmation of the vast capacity of the human heart." -Kirkus Reviews "Yu focuses on the personal narratives of Kalibbala and the children, enriching her account with vivid details and extensive dialogue. This tight focus leads to a compelling, page-turning read...Yu''s evenhanded narrative reveals the balance between bighearted Kalibbala''s struggles with a sometimes-uncaring system and the support the children receive from police and her own triumphs. This is a powerful and inspiring tale of how one woman can make a tremendous difference in her community." --Booklist "This compassionate portrait of Gladys Kalibbala...[is] heart-wrenching...Kalibbala emerges as a generous soul and fierce advocate...[Yu''s] deeply researched personal journalism...[and] intense close-up on her charismatic heroine results in an inspirational narrative." -Publishers Weekly "This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness."--Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers (Oprah''s Book Club) "Jessica Yu''s compelling writing and her filmmaker''s eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys''s shoes, to celebrate her every minor victory and to mourn with her when she loses. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity."--Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone "Why should we care about the children of strangers? That''s the question that Gladys Kalibbala answers so movingly in Jessica Yu''s warm and uplifting portrait. As Yu chronicles Kalibbala''s mission to save the abandoned children of Kampala, she reminds us that it''s possible to make the world a better place one child at a time."--Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed "Can sheer goodness matter, let alone be thrilling to contemplate? Well, in Yu''s brimming account of her protagonist Gladys''s glorious example, we get to watch as a garden of the lost and the abandoned opens out inexorably (and yes, thrillingly) into a home for the found and the redeemed." --Lawrence Weschler, author of Mr. Wilson''s Cabinet of Wonder, "Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paints a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allows us to walk in Gladys's shoes, to celebrate her every minor victory and to mourn with her when she loses. Garden renews my faith in humanity."--Abraham Verghese, "Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paints a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allows us to walk in Gladys's shoes, to celebrate her every minor victory and to mourn with her when she loses. Garden renews my faith in humanity."--Abraham Verghese , "This heartfelt book should be on a list of the best uplifting true stories; readers looking for inspiring narrative nonfiction or insight into life in other countries and cultures will thoroughly enjoy." --Shelf Awareness " 'Compassion fatigue.' It's a term that gets used when (mostly) Westerners declare that they just can't spare one more ounce of compassion for those who are suffering. Given the self-inflicted wound that many American voters thrust on this nation, and the consequent series of nearly daily bad news reports, it wouldn't be surprising to hear that compassion fatigue is spreading...So, for those who need a reminder that one person can make a difference, let me introduce you to Gladys Kalibbala, the subject of Jessica Yu's new book, Garden of the Lost and Abandoned ... Garden of the Lost and Abandoned is a joyful book... [and] Gladys Kalibbala is a force of righteousness, often supporting children out of her own meager pocket...Gladys Kalibbala is proof that there are still individuals who are making immeasurable differences in a broken world." --Signature Reads "Gladys is a larger than life personality, and Yu brings all her best sensibilities as a filmmaker and documentarian to bring every corner of this woman's world to light. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll get angry, but you'll never lose hope while reading this book." --Writer's Bone "[Yu] makes her literary debut with the stunning account of Gladys Kalibbala, who has devoted herself to rescuing lost children in Uganda...The author delivers a moving collection of cases that have confronted Kalibbala...all of [which] have an immediacy because Yu has included generous amounts of dialogue and local color, all indicating the author's observational skills and attention to details...Kalibbala emerges as a magnetic personality with a huge heart and boundless spirit...An eloquent affirmation of the vast capacity of the human heart." -Kirkus Reviews "This compassionate portrait of Gladys Kalibbala...[is] heart-wrenching...Kalibbala emerges as a generous soul and fierce advocate...[Yu's] deeply researched personal journalism...[and] intense close-up on her charismatic heroine results in an inspirational narrative." -Publishers Weekly "This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness."--Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers (Oprah's Book Club) "Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys's shoes, to celebrate her every minor victory and to mourn with her when she loses. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity."--Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone "Why should we care about the children of strangers? That's the question that Gladys Kalibbala answers so movingly in Jessica Yu's warm and uplifting portrait. As Yu chronicles Kalibbala's mission to save the abandoned children of Kampala, she reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time."--Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed "Can sheer goodness matter, let alone be thrilling to contemplate? Well, in Yu's brimming account of her protagonist Gladys's glorious example, we get to watch as a garden of the lost and the abandoned opens out inexorably (and yes, thrillingly) into a home for the found and the redeemed." --Lawrence Weschler, author of Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder, "[Yu] makes her literary debut with the stunning account of Gladys Kalibbala, who has devoted herself to rescuing lost children in Uganda...The author delivers a moving collection of cases that have confronted Kalibbala...all of [which] have an immediacy because Yu has included generous amounts of dialogue and local color, all indicating the author's observational skills and attention to details...Kalibbala emerges as a magnetic personality with a huge heart and boundless spirit...An eloquent affirmation of the vast capacity of the human heart." -Kirkus Reviews "This compassionate portrait of Gladys Kalibbala...[is] heart-wrenching...Kalibbala emerges as a generous soul and fierce advocate...[Yu's] deeply researched personal journalism...[and] intense close-up on her charismatic heroine results in an inspirational narrative." -Publishers Weekly "This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness."--Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers (Oprah's Book Club) "Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paint a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allow us to walk in Gladys's shoes, to celebrate her every minor victory and to mourn with her when she loses. Garden of the Lost and Abandoned renews my faith in humanity."--Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone "Why should we care about the children of strangers? That's the question that Gladys Kalibbala answers so movingly in Jessica Yu's warm and uplifting portrait. As Yu chronicles Kalibbala's mission to save the abandoned children of Kampala, she reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time."--Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed "Can sheer goodness matter, let alone be thrilling to contemplate? Well, in Yu's brimming account of her protagonist Gladys's glorious example, we get to watch as a garden of the lost and the abandoned opens out inexorably (and yes, thrillingly) into a home for the found and the redeemed." --Lawrence Weschler, author of Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder, "This beautiful, unforgettable story will break your heart and then leave you awed by the human capacity for kindness."-- Imbolo Mbue, author of Behold the Dreamers (Oprah's Book Club) "Jessica Yu's compelling writing and her filmmaker's eye paints a vivid picture of urban Kampala and allows us to walk in Gladys's shoes, to celebrate her every minor victory and to mourn with her when she loses. Garden renews my faith in humanity." --Abraham Verghese , author of Cutting for Stone "Why should we care about the children of strangers? That's the question that Gladys Kalibbala answers so movingly in Jessica Yu's warm and uplifting portrait. As Yu chronicles Kalibbala's mission to save the abandoned children of Kampala, she reminds us that it's possible to make the world a better place one child at a time."-- Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed "Can sheer goodness matter, let alone be thrilling to contemplate? Well, in Yu's brimming account of her protagonist Gladys's glorious example, we get to watch as a garden of the lost and the abandoned opens out inexorably (and yes, thrillingly) into a home for the found and the redeemed." -- Lawrence Weschler, author of Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder
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