Name: Praise Song for the Butterflies
ISBN: 9781617756269

Bernice L. McFadden

A young woman must learn to love and trust again after experiencing the brutality of ritual servitude in West Africa.

Praise Song for the Butterflies

Amanda Wells

I have already told three people about this book in person (and yes, that's a lot for me - I spend most of my time painting alone!!) - so it is fair to say that I DO recommend it. 

It is a relatively quick read, given the gravity of the story. And I just loved it. It brought to light yet another practice of human cruelty I knew nothing about, while showcasing a story of a woman's strength through trauma (without glorifying or romanticising it).