The Teeth May Smile but the Heart Does Not Forget - Andrew Rice

The Teeth May Smile but the Heart Does Not Forget by Andrew Rice

In this powerful and deeply reported book, Andrew Rice travels through northern Uganda to investigate the legacy of violence left by the Lord’s Resistance Army. Blending true crime, history, and journalism, the book explores how communities live with trauma, memory, and unresolved justice long after the violence has ended. It’s a moving examination of how the past continues to shape everyday life in post-conflict Africa. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

• The history and impact of the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda

• How communities cope with trauma and collective memory

• The limits of justice after mass violence

• The human cost of civil conflict beyond the headlines

• How memory shapes reconciliation and healing

Who should read the book

• Readers interested in African history and politics

• Students of conflict studies and human rights

• Journalists and researchers

• Anyone drawn to narrative nonfiction and true crime

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