Kris Holloway, Author of Monique and the Mango Rains

Monique and the Mango Rains is the true story of the life and death of a remarkable West African midwife, seen through the eyes of a young Peace Corps Volunteer who worked side-by- side with her, birthing babies and caring for mothers, in a remote, impoverished village. It is a rare tale of friendship that reaches beyond borders to vividly and irrevocably unite another woman’s world with our own.

Kris Holloway recounted her story and most importantly, Monique’s story, of life in Mali and the friendship that grew from these two women who seemingly had nothing in common but found their lives forever entwined.  Your definition of sisterhood will never be the same!

A book signing followed the presentation.

This program came to our area thanks to the generosity of our local Cultural Councils and was free of charge.

This program was supported in part by grants from the Attleboro, Plainville and Norton Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.