It's still too hot, Saranda thought as she walked next to Mum and Mrs Hysa through the narrow crowded South Terrace and listening to their conversation about Islam. She was...
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There are 4 billions of us living on planet Earth and each of us has an interesting story to tell...
LIFE IS ALL ABOUT EXPERIENCES - Our children need to learn very early not to succumb to adversity
'There is no value in letting your own life go because of an experience you have had. Be grateful what have you got and just get on with your life...with renewed passion. Every experience makes you more consious about getting out and doing what you enjoy doing.'
/ Saranda's handwritten note in her diary
as I translated it/
/ Saranda's handwritten note in her diary
as I translated it/
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To go against the grain of the group means we can end up isolated and shunned, something we humans fear. Are you ready to stand up for your beliefs?
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