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Golden Boy Tara Sullivan Books

Tara Sullivan has produced a tour de force--a compelling, heart-breaking story set in Tanzania (a country I've visited twice and love). Most of us have probably learned about the shocking slaughter of Tanzanian albinos whose body parts are sold as powerful fetishes, but, if not, the reader will be on the same page as young protagonist Habo. His relocation from the relative security of his birthplace leads to a series of fearsome trials, not least of which is the nation's privileging of poached elephants (though we surely grieve for them too) over poached humans. Ostensibly a kids' novel, adults will love this too. A beautiful story brilliantly evoked.


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Golden Boy Tara Sullivan Books Reviews

Golden Boy not only shines the spotlight on the atrocities people with albinism face in Tanzania, it is also the story of a thirteen year old boy's journey to self discovery and self acceptance. A must read for anyone (like myself) with albinism, their friends, family, and anyone who truly cares about how others are treated in other parts of the world.
fabulous price for a hard cover.
My son needed this for school because English teacher didnt have enough copies for all of middle school.
I would order from this seller again,very pleased
I loved this story! Habu's story was heartbreaking and exciting all in one. I liked the information the author included at the end of the story as well. The info gave you an even better idea of what the albino culture goes through just to exist. Excellent story!
Gave this book as a Christmas gift.
To think that people today are murdered because of superstition seems absurd, and yet it's true. Albinos deserve the same rights and privileges as the whole of society. How dare a person to take a life because of superstition, and yet they do. Oh, God, please stop this senseless and wrong killing!
I am the mother of two children with albinism and I co-founded an organization to help people with albinism in Tanzania. So, it's fair to say that I am biased about this issue. I picked up this book with trepidation because harmful myths about albinism are often perpetuated by popular media. I needn't have worried - Tara Sullivan's book treats a difficult topic with restraint and grace. Golden Boy sheds light on the myths that surround albinos in Tanzania, and the danger they live with every day without resorting to sensationalizing the issue. The author draws a perceptive portrait of a young boy with albinism named Habo who struggles against poverty, prejudice and murderous intent to find his place in the world. This book could bring a new awareness to the plight of people with albinism in Tanzania.

This is important because albinos in Tanzania aren't just shunned and discriminated against - they are hunted for their body parts to fuel a black market. Witch doctors promote the myth that the hair, skin and limbs of people with albinism can be made into potions that bring wealth or luck. As a result, over one hundred people with albinism have been murdered or mutilated in the last five years. Asante Mariamu Foundation works to raise awareness about this issue, and help people with albinism like Habo in Tanzania.

The story is compelling because of the subject matter, but it is memorable because of Habo. Like a lot of teens, he is a study in contrasts proud, confused, afraid, brave, stubborn and perserverant - and it is gratifying to watch him take the journey into adulthood. People with albinism in Tanzania deserve the same chance to seek peace and fulfillment, and this book might be a step in that direction by raising awareness.
This story is an excellent example of a real page-turner! My students and I immediately connected to the main character and felt the same tension he did as he made his way through the world. I read this to a class of fifth graders and they begged me every day to keep reading (and begged me not to stop!). As a teacher, you can't ask for a better response than that! In addition to the story being engaging and exciting, the content is important as it deals with the real-world struggle faced by people affected with albinism. This combination was a winner for my students and me! Read this book! )
Tara Sullivan has produced a tour de force--a compelling, heart-breaking story set in Tanzania (a country I've visited twice and love). Most of us have probably learned about the shocking slaughter of Tanzanian albinos whose body parts are sold as powerful fetishes, but, if not, the reader will be on the same page as young protagonist Habo. His relocation from the relative security of his birthplace leads to a series of fearsome trials, not least of which is the nation's privileging of poached elephants (though we surely grieve for them too) over poached humans. Ostensibly a kids' novel, adults will love this too. A beautiful story brilliantly evoked.