Book details

  • Genre:young adult nonfiction
  • Sub-genre:History / Africa
  • Age Range (years):13 and up
  • Language:English
  • Pages:100
  • eBook ISBN:9781098368098
  • Paperback ISBN:9781792355103

Bilan's Journey of Hope

Overview

During a violent Civil War in the African nation of Somalia, a teenage girl named Bilan flees her country, evading clan warlords and hoping to reunite with her family. Based on a true story during the 1991 Somali Civil War, "Bilan's Journey of Hope" is an incredible story of survival, hope, and love for God and family.
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Description

During a violent uprising, a teenage girl named Bilan is forced to flee her country with her family, leaving everything behind. Afraid and armed with nothing but faith, Bilan struggles to protect her loved ones and find a safe place in the midst of chaos. Based on a true story during the 1991 Somali Civil War, 'Bilan's Journey of Hope' is an incredible story of survival, love for God and family, and hope.

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About The Author

Craig Biorn is an author, entrepreneur, artist, and thoroughbred horse fan. His debut book, "Bilan's Journey of Hope" is a nonfiction story about faith in the face of adversity. Craig grew up in the small town of Zumbrota, Minnesota. As a boy, he delivered papers on his bicycle, which is where he developed his passion for meeting new people and hearing their interesting stories. When he's not writing, he enjoys traveling with his family and listening to stories from around the world.
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Book Reviews

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Great Story! "Craig Biorn has written a great story in Bilan’s Journey of Hope in which he tells us the adventures of Bilan as she flees war-torn Somalia. Somalia is beset with bombings, murder, massacres and all the horrors of a battle for control of the country. Even more interesting than the descriptions of the events in Bilan’s journey, is the view into her mind as she questions, prays, finds hope, experiences despair, and wonders if there will ever be an end to what she is going through. Craig Biorn has given us a wonderful view of the external chaos combined with the internal thoughts, hopes, and emotions of Bilan as she struggles through the mayhem but never gives up her hope for a reunited family in a place where peace can prevail. It’s a wonderful read!" Read more