Against the harsh realities of the Second Congo War, Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mangoes reveals an extraordinary tale of survival and resilience.
When six-year-old Bikonzi and his family are torn from their home and thrust into the horrors of a concentration camp, they must navigate a world where hope is scarce and survival comes at a steep cost. As Bikonzi grapples with the absence of God and the omnipresence of Death, his family makes a pact to endureno matter the compromises and sacrifices required.
In this gripping true story, the Moise familys journey reveals the unyielding human spirits ability to find light even in the darkest of times.
Rev. Clint Leavitt is a professor, pastor, and cultural critic who has dedicated his travels and research to the ways our stories and cultures intersect with our spiritualities. His Master of Arts in Theology and Culture has equipped him to creatively cultivate space for spiritual wanderers through literature, poetry, and spiritual community as the pastor of Midtown Presbyterian Church in Phoenix, Arizona, and his work as a subject matter expert, curriculum developer, and adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon University has resulted in the creation of numerous undergraduate courses focused on the intersection of Christianity, culture, and the arts.
