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'Affectionate Widow' is an emotional, highly entertaining and even educational book by a talented new young Ugandan writer. The book tells the story of a kind lady, Pollah, who tragically lost her family in a terrible accident. This led to her becoming a widow and being lonely and bereft of support in the world. Yet Pollah never gave up trying to find new love, she expressed her new love in helping the children at the school who were once strangers but subsequently became part of her world. Several of their dreams came true because of Pollah's inspirational help. 'Affectionate Widow' shows that not only love drives out hate but also there is a great strength of spirit that can be gained by being useful even when initially you may think you have nothing to offer. Pollah the country widow's story touches us all.
'Affectionate Widow' is an emotional, highly entertaining and even educational book by a talented new young Ugandan writer. The book tells the story of a kind lady, Pollah, who tragically lost her family in a terrible accident. This led to her becoming a widow and being lonely and bereft of support in the world. Yet Pollah never gave up trying to find new love, she expressed her new love in helping the children at the school who were once strangers but subsequently became part of her world. Several of their dreams came true because of Pollah's inspirational help. 'Affectionate Widow' shows that not only love drives out hate but also there is a great strength of spirit that can be gained by being useful even when initially you may think you have nothing to offer. Pollah the country widow's story touches us all.