"Anyways, what makes you think going back home is a good idea?" she asked again.
"I miss my family. I would rather be with them than giving them false hope that things are okay here," I said sounding stupid.
"Then why do you want to take that hope away from them?" I did not reply and she went on, "People back home are surviving on hope alone. It will be cruel of you if you take that away from them."
Cheap dirty dog blanket is a moving story of hope, love, faith and endurance. This book is not only for refugees but for everyone who has left their home to seek green pastures in a foreign land.
"A well-written and very engaging story. The author has a talent for drawing characters and for dialogue. There were parts that brought tears to my eyes. When I got to the last sentence, I did not want it to end!" - Editor's comment
About the Author
Paidamoyo Gerald Manomano is from Wedza, Zimbabwe. Born in June of 1982, he attended Rambanapasi Primary and Chemhanza High School for his education. Paidamoyo has a passion for social justice and his writings carry an authentic voice for women, teenagers and marginalised people. He currently lives in Cape Town, South Africa; with his wife Netsai and their two children, Gerald who is currently 16 and his sister Ashley who is currently 9.