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The Queen of Katwe

a Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl's Rise From An African Slum
Mar 06, 2013ownedbydoxies rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Incredible how some people are forced to live their lives in this world. Also incredible the amount of raw talent and intelligence that must be missed among these people for want of opportunity. In this case one chess club in a slum uncovered several rough diamonds. The focus is primarily on the girl Phiona, and her rise from extreme poverty with little or no chance of an education or even basic survival into one of the world's most talented chess players. Excellent book.