Review: Fascinating cultural insight!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 6, 2013
As Americans we sometimes forget that other country's peoples live entirely different lives than what we do here.  The story is about a young mother who gives birth to triplets.. but, in their culture.. the custom is to only allow the first baby born to live.  Multiple babies .. only means that the midwife will have to kill any baby born after the first one.  The mother has her babies at home with only the aid of her young daughter.  They then must hide the "extra" baby's from the rest of the family.. even their own father.The story is about the lives of the triplets.. and how they keep their secret from the rest of the tribe.  For to be found.. would ensure that two would be put to death by the elders of the tribe.It's a fascinating tale.. well written!  If you'd like to truly learn how those in other countries live.. and to broaden your horizons a bit.. I'd highly recommend this book!  It's utterly fascinating from the first page.. to the last!