89 pages • 2 hours read
Clemantine Wamariya, Elizabeth WeilThe Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya and Elizabeth Weil has been lauded for its raw, compelling narrative that chronicles Wamariya's harrowing journey from Rwandan refugee to American citizen. Critics praise its powerful storytelling and emotional depth. Some note its nonlinear structure can be challenging, but overall, it’s a poignant and inspiring memoir.
Who Should Read The Girl Who Smiled Beads?
A reader who would enjoy The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya and Elizabeth Weil is interested in memoirs, social justice, and personal narratives of resilience. Fans of I Am Malala and Becoming would appreciate this poignant tale of survival and hope amidst the Rwandan genocide.
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Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
800L