Cyber-Assignment
1. Read Hacker: Summarizing & Paraphrasing
2. Choose a section (a few paragraphs) in Mighty to summarize.
3. From the same section, chose 1 sentence and write both a 1. Literal and 2. Free paraphrase. Use the same sentence for both.
Post here.
Homework:
Continue reading and doing exercises in Hacker: Rules for Writers. Editions 5, 6, and 7 are fine. See below for sections. Also, visit the website: dianahacker.com/rules
1. Read Hacker: Summarizing & Paraphrasing
2. Choose a section (a few paragraphs) in Mighty to summarize.
3. From the same section, chose 1 sentence and write both a 1. Literal and 2. Free paraphrase. Use the same sentence for both.
Post here.
Homework:
Continue reading and doing exercises in Hacker: Rules for Writers. Editions 5, 6, and 7 are fine. See below for sections. Also, visit the website: dianahacker.com/rules
posted by Professor Wanda's Posse at 10:41 AM
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Daniel Escudero-Whitney
Ana Velasquez
Sulekha Yussuf
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
14 February 2012
Summary
Chapter 10 of Mighty Be Our Powers contains a very profound message about women finding the value of talking about the horrific events in their recent lives. Up until this point during the Liberian civil war, women had not been able to speak of their issues to anyone besides the men who were ultimately responsible for the damages caused.
Literal paraphrase
Any reasonable person would believe that a woman who has suffered at the hands of a man would not be able to talk to a man about this damage. You are in the Valley of Misery, I'd say, a place of anger, depression, and hurt. The person who hurt you -- who raped you or killed your family -- is also here.
(102)
Free paraphrase
When a woman has suffered domestic violence it is almost impossible to talk to the person who committed the acts against you for fear of reprisal.
When a woman has suffered violence at the hands of a stranger, this damage is locked away in the mind of the victim along with the shame it has caused them. This shame is what prevents a victim from talking about their trauma, even to a husband, for example, who is kind and very supportive.
In both cases, it is ultimately beneficial to share your trauma with those who have experienced it for themselves, and like you, have no one else to talk to. Women's groups are a place where victims can come together and shed their shame so that they can begin to forgive, so that they may move on with their lives.
Daniel Escudero-Whitney
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
14 February 2012
*** Note to Professor Sabir:
I noticed that on the blog want us to complete both a free and literal paraphrase.
In class you asked for the above, plus a summary.
You will see in our previous post that we have the two paraphrases, plus the summary.
Stephen Yang
Mike Lieu
James Espinoza
English 1A
14 February 2012
Summary:
In Mighty, Leymah is put in charge of watching over a group of ex rebel soldiers. There is one point in chapter 8 where one of the boys raises his first against Leymah as if to strike her. Leymah stares him down and doesn't even flinch. The boys acknowledges Leymah as "General, and they begin to open up to her. As Leymah work with the boys, she tries to understand why they fought during the war and let herself know that she doesn't condemn them for what they've done. (Gbowee, 91)
Literal Paraphrase:
Leymah claims that after the incident, the boys started to open up to her, but they were still having trouble putting their guards down. After that, the boys started to address her as "General" during their sessions with her. The boys tells her stories about their lives during the war and their experiences as child soldiers. One example of their stories was that when many of the families discovered who the boys were and what they've done, they disowned and rejected them. The boys want to forget about their past so they continue doing drugs and frequently drink away their miseries. (91, 92)
Free Paraphrase:
Leymah expresses her anger towards the men who started the war for their own selfish reasons. It was their lust for power that ruined the lives of an entire nation and its citizens. The soldiers enlisted by these groups didn't understand why or what they were fighting for, but fought all the same. Most of the times, soldiers didn't were incapable of free thinking because of drugs they were forced to do. Leymah hated for what they've done, but shows compassion for who they are. (92, 93)
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Savannah Conley
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
14 February, 2012
Summary:
In chapter six of Mighty Be Our Powers, a memoir written by Leymah Gbowee about the civil war in Liberia, pregnant Leymah and Daniel, her husband, and their two kids get on a boat called the Bulk Challenge. They are on this boat with thousands of other passages trying to escape the same war. The boat has only one bathroom and there is little food and everyone is getting sick. Leymah’s children start to run fevers they are found by the captain and his girlfriend who care for them and offer help. Their boat arrives at the port at Takoradi, but they are not allowed to board the dock, and are sent back to sea. Eventually the horrific situation of their boat gets enough international attention that they are allowed to dock, and they move in with Daniel’s family in Ghana.
Daniel’s family is nothing like Leymah’s. Leymah is used to families being caring and sharing, doing all that they can for one another. But in this family she finds that no one wants to share, not even when it would help the children not starve. Daniel’s mother, Old Ma, doesn't approve of Leymah’s relationship with Daniel and not once addresses Leymah with her own name, she only addresses her as ,”you”. As Leymah advances in her pregnancy, she continues to get ill. She visits a doctor and he gives her hep and suggests, urges her to leave her husband. Leymah returns home to her abusive husband, and the abuse continues as he continues to not find a job.
Leymah has her baby, and when she goes into delivery Daniel says he will wait outside. But when the baby is born he is no where to be found. Leymah’s child needs extra care and the hospital asks for more money, but Leymah has none and is held at the hospital in the hallway till she can pay. She waits for Daniel, but when he shows up he doesn't have the money and leaves again. The doctor, that helped Leymah during her pregnancy, pays her bill, and she goes home. Leymah is asked to do a girl’s hair one day and is paid a little money and it eventually becomes a job for her and she is able to provide food for her family. Daniel has an open affair and continues to abuse Leymah. And finally Leymah takes the kids and leaves Daniel without saying goodbye.
Paraphrase exercise:
Original Quote:
The shame of that moment was so deep I didn’t tell anyone of it for years. The time I spent at Buduburam had been better than this. At least I’d had my family. Now they were scattered: Mama and Papa in Liberia, Geneva in Nigeria, Mala in Sweden, Josephine in France. Then I had felt I was waiting for my life to resume (Gbowee 66-67).
Literal Paraphrase:
The embarrassment at that time was so intense she kept it from everyone for years. The period she spent in Buduburam was better than it was now. At least she had been with her family, because now they were all separated: her mother and father were still in Liberia, and Geneva was in Nigeria, Mala was in Sweden and Josephine in France. At that time she had felt she was waiting for her life to start again (Gbowee 66-67).
Free Paraphrase:
Leymah felt trapped, at least when she had been at the refugee camp at Buduburam she was with her family. Her family was now separated and spread out through a few different countries. When she was in the camp with her family, she was able to have hope for her life returning to normal
Hoan Vu
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
14 February 2012
Summary
In "Mighty Be Our Powers" Chapter 6(A Glimpse of Peace). Leymah left Daniel, took her children, got on a bus and head home to Paynesville. Liberia was at peace for the time being. After she got home, she enrolled her children in school and took a rest. Her father thought she was lazy and wanted to know what her plan was, but she didn't have any. Her mother offered to help her get back on her feet. She was too tired and too depress to make any decisions.
Original source
And then I was back. I threw myself on my parent's mercy, not really seeing how I could go on. I was twenty-six, Penniless, broken, and charged with the care of three utterly dependent toddler. soon to be four(69).
Literal paraphrase
Leymah was back with her parents, that was last thing she wanted. Leymah did not have any other choice, she was broken emotionally and financially. With three and soon to be four depends. She had to make a very difficult decision, not for her self but for the sake of her children.
Free paraphrase
Leymah move back to her parent's house with her children to get away from Daniel and started a new life with her children. She knew that she was consider a failure in her parent's eyes, but she did not have no where else to go. She sacrificed her dignity for what will be the best for her children.
Colleen Low
Amy Srimoukda
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1 A.
14 February 2012
“Mighty” summary:
In the book, “Mighty Be Our Powers,” Leymah has returned to Monrovia and encounters Daniel. She enters into a relationship with him not thinking that it was a bad situation. The relationship proceeds and becomes abusive, to which Leymah has 2 children and feels trapped. To avoid Daniel, Leymah begins to go to Church and develops an interest in becoming a social worker. Leymah enrolls and one of topic is about the phases of domestic violence. As she is listening to the program, Leymah instantly sees herself in the same position. Then she realizes that one must look into ones own designated problems, in order to help others process theirs.
Free Write:
One particular event that aids in Leymah’s change was the opportunity to attend a program that would teach her skills to become a social worker. During the program, the material being discussed was about the patterns of violence in marriages and in relationships. Leymah’s truth in her realities has struck home, because she recognizes her story of what has and is transpiring within her relationship with Daniel, the father of her children. As Leymah is learning how to help others, she is discovering her own truths and realizes she must deal with her own demons before she is able to show others how to better themselves. She is beginning to empower herself with understanding and wants to move forward through actions to change for the better.
Literal Paraphrase:
Leymah enrolls in a program ran by UNICEF, the Ministry of Health and Mother Patern College of Health Sciences, where they train people to be social workers, who would then counsel those whom were traumatized by the war. She had never had any ambitions to do that kind of work, but it was a way to get out of her house, and she definitely fought for it. Those who were interested, just as Leymah was, had to be recommended by an organization, therefore she asked her pastor to write a letter for her. There was also a need for money to pay the fees, so she looked past her own pride and asked her father. With their help, Leymah was accepted.
The program began with several months of classroom training at Mother Patern. In one class on marriage and family life, the instructor spoke about the cycle of domestic violence: how in an abusive relationship, there was a romantic honeymoon period followed by a hitting, which led to apology and making up and another honeymoon period. Leymah thought to herself saying that the situation is happening to her and that it was referring to her life. In the following class, they talked about trauma, and how to be a social worker, they said, “train for transformation ; that is, deal with your own issues before you could learn to help others”(50). She had a glimpse of how bad her situation was and how miserable she had been.
Ngoc Huynh
February 14,2012
Summary, Literal Paraphrase, Free Paraphrase
Summary:
Section on pg 41
During July 1991, Leymah ran into a man that she met in the refugee camp she stayed at. His name was Daniel. While watching Daniel at the camp, she learned that he had a wife and son. When his wife got sick, a woman comes to help Daniel’s wife get better. However, surprisingly word gets out that Daniel had left his wife for this other woman. Disregarding all of his acts of infidelity, she chooses to create a relationship with him.
Literal Paraphrase
Pg 41
Leymah recalls that Daniel would often observed her when he noticed her in the camp. A friend of Leymah, told her that Daniel really likes her. Leymah also recalls the rumors that she heard. Daniel arrived at Buduburam with is family, and this is where she got sick, tuberculosis and pneumonia. A lady came into their lives, with intentions to help. She would bring Daniel’s wife medication and provide care. Soon her and Daniel started a relationship. Eventually, peopl\e still see the sick wife, however Daniel wasn’t there. Everyone heard that he has left his wife for “the help”, and he never returned.
Free paraphrase
Pg 41
In Leymah’s memory, Daniel would pay a lot of attention to her during their time in camp. She in returned paid some attention to him as well. She would follow along with the gossip about this man. She found out that this man had a family, a wife and son. A woman, that was suppose to come and help her when she got sick, came along into this family’s life. Throughout the time that she was give care to his wife, she and Daniel had created a relationship. Eventually, their relationship got strong enough for Daniel to get up and leave his family for her.
Allison
Courtney
De’Janae
Kathleen
Mark
Kathleen Adams
Professor Sabir
English 1A
14 February 2012
Mighty
Summary Chapter 5
While Daniel and the children were boarding the boat, Leymah was nearly left behind due to her pregnancy, and weakness which made her pace slower. The family was on the way to Daniels mother house located in the costal Nungua of Accra. The family was fleeing from their hometown due to the war. Daniel decided to stay with his mother, to prevent them from being without shelter and food, one might have assumed. The boat ride made several passengers ill; due to unsanitary conditions, which caused diarrhea, high fevers and vomiting.
Leymah always seemed to find something or someone positive in the total negative. She managed to find an improved seating area for her and the children; they were then feed and cared after by the captain’s girlfriend, what a joy in the midst of unseen hope.
Being on the boat was uncomfortable for Leymah and the children too. A week later they arrived at Old Ma’s house, Leymah thought she would have an opportunity to eat bathe and rest when she arrived. Not at all, in this home.
We know exactly where Daniel got his potty mouth from. His mother undeniable! The words that flew out of Daniels mother’s mouth were a knife that was piercing Leymah in her mind and ripping her apart word by word times two. A mother in law should be very comforting and supporting instead of breaking the family away from each other more. This was not the place for Leymah to be, especially since Leymah self-esteem was becoming more distant from her body and mind. Issues that stemmed from her husband’s abuse was now making its way deep down inside of Leymah from the mother and the husband.
Her husband is there with nothing to offer, but punches and hurtful words. To add insult to injury her children began to pick up words that should never come out of a child’s mouth and should never be spoken to any mother. It is unacceptable and should not be tolerated from the children, father or mother-in- law.
With all the rage inside of her Leymah took it out on her son. She should have beaten the shit out of her husband, took her children and never looked back. In her mind everything was beautiful; this is what she had to tell herself. She lived in a make believe world, where everything was beautiful. In the end, Leymah stayed with the father of her children out of fear, pity, and worry of having nothing, but her wonderful children. In the journey ahead, Leymah would have to dream and wish harder to pull herself out of what was now suppressed deep within. If she wants to survive, finished her education and become something great.
Kenneth Magno
Kenneth Windham
Professor Sabir
English 1A
14 February 2012
Summary:
In Leymah Gbowee's autobiography, "Might Be Our Powers," Leymah comes to realize she must turn to drastic measures to get the men's attention so that they would participate in their struggle for peace. She forms a sex strike that aims to incorporate the men in their strike for peace. It's results were inefficient at reaching it's true goal. But instead, the sex strike brought the women's point across to the international media.
Literal paraphrase
Pg 147
The women protesting in the rural communities were more organized in their sex strike than those in the Capital. They already set aside a special place they stayed each day where men were not allowed.
Free Paraphrase
Pg 147
The women in the Capital were far less organized compared the the women in the rural communities. The protesting women were more serious about the sex strike. They designated special areas in which men were not allowed to step foot in. Showing the men that they were serious about the strike for peace.
Jovita Wechsler
Flora Diamond
Prof. Wanda Sabir
English 1A
2/14/2012
Summary of Chapter 8- Taking on “Taylor’s Boys”
At the beginning of the chapter we see how Leymah discovers how to cure her depression. She realizes that by helping others she no longer has the time to feel sorry for herself, and finds a new purpose in her life. As for the situation in Monrovia, it was very precarious, the city’s entire infrastructure had been destroyed and as if that weren’t enough another war errupted. Taylor was accusing the former rebel commander, Johnson, of planning to depose him. The war lasted a few days, but it was enough to get all the American citizens evacuated, and that included Jill, one of the volunteers that Leymah had become close friends with.
Our protagonist also goes back to school at Mother Patern and during her stay there she becomes aware of how intellectually weak she is and craved to learn. The person who guided her and pushed her was BB, always questioning, showing and discovering things for Leymah to consider and study. Despite having constantly sick children, a job and her studies, she managed to consolidate everything so her education could be completed.
What might be the most important point in this chapter, is when BB assigns Leyma to work with the child soldiers and try to reintegrate them back into society. Later on it seems clear that the kids’ future is done for, seeing as society, instead of taking responsibility for what had been done to these children, shunned them as if it were their fault the current situation in which they found themselves in. The children had had no say as in what had happened to them, they were simply disposable assets, toy soldiers. Leymah by the end grasps that an entire generation is lost because of a war that consisted of some men’s desire for power, no matter the cost.
Literal Paraphrase
They were just as ruthless. One woman, Cleo, was with child, but she would physically abuse her partner, and the verbal abuse was worse than his. (92)
Free Paraphrase
Cleo was a former female fighter for the Liberian dictator, Charles Taylor, in his army. Despite Cleo's pregnancy, she was still an angry, abusive person who would often take her rage out on her husband. (92)
Summary and paraphrasing
Susan Kelly
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
15 February 2012
In her memoir, "Mighty Be Our Powers", Leymah Gbowee shares her experiences of death and desperation at a very young age. Just shortly after Leymah's high school graduation party, there was news that a group of armed rebels, led by Charles Taylor, were advancing towards Nimba County and claimed they would over throw then President Doe. Indeed they attacked and were taking over territories, moving south, closer to Paynesville. There were other warnings but no one was afraid enough to listen yet. Geneva, Leymah's sister, had her reservations about the way President Sam Doe was handling the opposition but no one listened or was willing to take it seriously "...Geneva... knew the depth of hatred many people felt for Doe. She'd also heard stories that when government forces went to Nimba County to put down the uprising , they'd gone crazy, indiscriminately raping and killing Gio and Mano, since those tribes supported Taylor." But this, like rumors or news reports on the television, was dismissed. Despite the fact that other people from Monrovia already decided to flee, Leymah's father chose to stay and the family stuck by him. There was no real warning when the rebels finally arrived, Geneva's home didn't have access to telephones or internet.. "information arrived sporadically". Gun shots erupted suddenly one Monday morning, that was their warning. Weeks later the whole family sought refuge at the compound in St. Peters church. The streets around them quickly filled with government soldiers while Taylor's troops continued to advance. One day walking back to the compound Leymah witnessed a young man get shot by government troops, who was profiled as a rebel since he wore a red t-shirt.."the dead boy's bloody body lay where it fell, and I was frozen". She heard stories of friends being raped and killed. The violence continued to get worse, the nearby beach was an open grave site. Leymah was afraid and knew.. "that things were not going to get better"
"Some of the boys staying in the dormitory and I had debates about the future"
Literal:
A number of the boys living in the dormitory and I engaged in discussions regarding the future.
Free:
On occasion there was talk about the future between myself and the boys staying in the church compound dormitories.
Ak Bostrom
Samantha Swain
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
15 February 2012
Original Quote: "Modern war stories often resemble each other, not because the circumstances are alike but because they’re told in the same way." p. xi
Free Paraphrase
Not because they are written about the same things, but because they are told in the same way, current war stories often seem alike.
Literal Paraphrase
Current war tales are frequently similar, not because the situations are the same but because they’re depicted in a parallel way.
Summary: Prologue p. xi
Most modern war stories are often told in the same way. Men mainly dominate the quotes and citations, making predictions and pronouncements. Women are always in the background in the traditional telling of war stories. They are depicted are poor and defenseless, an image that sells, and that’s all that reports care about. Though rarely depicted, during war women risk their lives so that there is something left when peace returns. “Mighty Be Our Powers” is about women standing up while others do nothing, how women found the persistence and bravery to raise their voices for peace.
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the above post is the work by
Analise Bostrom
Samantha Swain
I accidentally typed Analise's nickname, which is Ak, sorry!
Allison, Courtney
De’Janae and Mark
Kathleen Adams
Professor Sabir
English A
14 February 2012
Mighty
Daniel, Leyma and their children were fleeing from their hometown due to the war. While Leymah’s husband Daniel and their children were boarding the boat, Lehmah was nearly left behind due to her pregnancy, and weakness which made her pace slower. The family was on their way to his mother’s house located in the coastal town of Nungua of Accra. Daniel decided to stay with his mother to prevent them from being without shelter and food. However, this was not the case. During the boat ride several became ill, due to the unsanitary conditions which caused diarrhea, high fevers and vomiting.
Leymah always seemed to find something or someone positive in the total negative. She managed to find an improved seating area for herself and the children; they were fed and cared for by the captain’s girlfriend. This was a joy in the midst of unseen hope.
After a week or so they arrived at Old Ma’s house. Leymah thought she would have an opportunity to eat, bathe and rest when she arrived. However, she was not able to regain the strength she needed.
It is safe to say that her husband Daniel received his potty mouth from his mother undeniably. The words that flew out of Daniel mother’s mouth was like a sharp razor that was piercing Leymah, in her mind and ripping her apart word by word times two. A mother-in-law should be comforting and supportive instead of dividing the family. Although, Leymah continues to deal with a lot of issues which stems from her husband’s physical, mental and verbal abuse, she maintains some kind of sanity. Now, Daniel’s mother is abusing her verbally, and even the children are beginning to use hurtful words towards Leymah. They were not given adequate food; sometimes Leymah and her children would not eat, or could not use the bath basin. These were all family members that engaged with each other like strangers. This was not the place for Leymah, if she was going to rebuild her life.
The rage inside of herself, Leymah, took it out on her son, instead of taking her children away from that situation she stayed out of fear, self- pity and worry over not having income. All Leymah had, were her wonderful children, and she vowed never to hit them again. In the Journey ahead, Leymah would have to dream and wish harder to pull herself out of what was now suppressed deep within; if she wants to survive, finish her education and become something great.
Judy Keophanhem
Nezha Abdelrahman
Kennedy Alston
Summary:
In Mighty Be Our Powers by Leymah Gbowee, Leymah struggled with a violent relationship with her boyfriend, Daniel, which led him to not witness the birth of his third child. Two months early, Leymah suddenly goes into labor. At first, Daniel seems like he's going to do the right thing when he drives Leymah to the hospital. Unfortunately, that's all he did. Due to the fact that the baby was premature, he dealt with health problems. While Daniel disappeared and Leymah with no money, she had to stay in the hospital hall with her child. Just as Leymah was about to give up, a woman held her and told her that she needs to stop crying and be strong for the sake of her children and because she was intelligent with a good education she can be able teach her children how to read and write.
Literal Paraphrase:
"Shut up," she said. "Stop your crying. You can't give up. You may not have anything,but you can read and write. You can educate your children."
Free paraphrase:
Leymah wanted to give up because of the things that she was going through. She lost her home, she didn't have a job, and she was in an abusive relationship with the father of her children. At the moment where she was in the hospital she felt that her life was over because she didnt have anywhere to go, until a woman opened up her eyes.
Judy Keophanhem
Nezha Abdelrahman
Kennedy Alston
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
17 February 2012
Summary:
In Mighty Be Our Powers by Leymah Gbowee, Leymah struggled with a violent relationship with her boyfriend, Daniel, which led him to not witness the birth of his third child. Two months early, Leymah suddenly goes into labor. At first, Daniel seems like he's going to do the right thing when he drives Leymah to the hospital. Unfortunately, that's all he did. Due to the fact that the baby was premature, he dealt with health problems. While Daniel disappeared and Leymah with no money, she had to stay in the hospital hall with her child. Just as Leymah was about to give up, a woman held her and told her that she needs to stop crying and be strong for the sake of her children and because she was intelligent with a good education she can be able teach her children how to read and write.
Literal Paraphrase:
"Shut up," she said. "Stop your crying. You can't give up. You may not have anything,but you can read and write. You can educate your children." (p.63)
Free paraphrase:
Leymah wanted to give up because of the things that she was going through. She lost her home, she didn't have a job, and she was in an abusive relationship with the father of her children. At the moment where she was in the hospital she felt that her life was over because she didnt have anywhere to go, until a woman opened up her eyes.
P.S. Can you delete the one above, I forgot to put the page number for the Literal Paraphrase and the heading. Thank you.
Danishia Mahomes
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
17 February 2012
Summary:
In "Mighty Be Our Powers" by Leymah Gbowee, Leymah was always sick as a child. As an adult she also struggled with illnesses, because of the lack of doctor's in her home town. Leymah often prayed for good health, good grades, and for things to go well for her family. Leymah a litle older now, is proudly graduating from high school, along with a sister and few cousins.Leymah's dream to go on to college is all she can think about. Leymah is proud of her accomplishments and has paln to make good choices in life.
Literal Paraphrase:
As a child i had often wished for health. i was sick a lot-measles, malaria, cholera. I'd also wish for good grades, and for things to go well for my famnily. This year, i was seventeen, finishing high school and about to go to the university. i made a teenage good girl's wish: for good grades, iteresting professors and the right classes. And I asked that those I loved be kept safe from evil.
Free Paraphrase:
Leymah's dreams to attend college are finally here. She has just graduated from high school, excited to explore her new college life. Struggles with measels, malaria, and cholera as a child has not held this head strong teen back. She is glad to know that she can start her college degree with out being sick.Leymah just hopes this turns out to be great for her.
Adriana Ultreras
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
14 February 2012
In Leymah Gbowee’s Might Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer and Sex Changed a Nation at War book, the author writes about her relationship with her sister Geneva. Geneva was very affectionate with Leymah’s children. She loved them very much. They made an arrangement where Leymah would financially provide for the family, and Geneva would raise her children as if they were her own. Geneva, or “Mammie” as Leymah would call her, also did this for Leymah and her sisters when she was younger. (Page 96)
Original sentence: She and I made an arrangement, two single women forming a family unit and a relationship that in some ways was like a marriage.
Literal Paraphrase: She and I made an understanding, two unmarried women creating a family compound and a bond that was very similar to matrimony.
Free Paraphrase: Like being married, they two single mothers made an understanding that they would unite like a family.
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