Years of Shame Fgm Survivor & Other True Stories

What does it mean to survive a tradition that marks the body and silences the voice?In Years of Shame, Wanjiru Warama weaves three deeply personal stories of womanhood, trauma, and survival across continents and generations, shaped by the enduring impact of female genital mutilation (FGM).In one haunting narrative, Njana rushes to a Nairobi maternity ward after hearing that her brother's wife has given birth. But when she arrives, the medics have no record of the new mother. Guided by a midwife, she moves from room to room, her unease growing with each step—until she finally finds the mother and child.The sight of her newborn niece stirs an unexpected emotion: envy. Born in the city in the 1970s, the child will be spared the brutal rite Njana endured as a teenager.As Njana carries the weight of her past—from rural Kenya to life in America—she comes to understand a difficult truth: the burdens placed on women do not end with childhood. They persist, often in silence, shaping lives in ways rarely spoken aloud.Candid, courageous, and emotionally resonant, Years of Shame is a powerful exploration of survival—and the strength it takes to speak.Perfect for readers drawn to powerful women's stories and global human rights narratives.