109 pages • 3 hours read
Sandra UwiringiyimanaHow Dare the Sun Rise
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2017A 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.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
How Dare the Sun Rise by Sandra Uwiringiyimana recounts her life in the volatile Democratic Republic of the Congo, her immigration to America, and her dedication to activism, detailing her family's flight from Uvira to a refugee camp in Burundi, the challenges they faced, and their eventual relocation to Rochester, New York, where Sandra grappled with cultural adjustment and racial identity, ultimately finding her path in activism. The book includes experiences of violence, trauma, and racism.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
How Dare the Sun Rise by Sandra Uwiringiyimana is lauded for its powerful and inspiring narrative, detailing the author's experiences as a refugee. Reviewers appreciate its raw portrayal of trauma and resilience, though some note the fragmented storytelling can be challenging. An essential read for those seeking a deeper understanding of refugee experiences.
Who Should Read How Dare the Sun Rise ?
A reader who would enjoy How Dare the Sun Rise by Sandra Uwiringiyimana is interested in gripping memoirs about resilience and overcoming adversity. Fans of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai will appreciate the powerful narrative and themes of survival and hope.