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The Great Example

March 1, 2016

A young Nigerian boy who has survived a harrowing journey to Ireland meets an uncle who helps him navigate his new life in 'The Great Example' . In this consciousness-raising tale, Mark Tuthill introduces readers to the loneliest of modern voices, that of a refugee in a strange land. Accompanying photo by South African photographer Les Jacobs. READ 'THE GREAT EXAMPLE'.

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Author Jennifer Matthews

Tags Refugee, Uncle, Nephew, immigration, Immigrants, Nigeria, Ireland, Mark Tuthill, Les Jacobs, wedding, work, family

Editor: Jennifer Matthews
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