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Christine K. Lavin, author

About

Christine K. Lavin

Chris Lavin became a lifelong journalist the day her English teacher appointed her to edit and write for the high school newspaper in Huntington, Indiana, in 1977. She went on to become a reporter, photographer, copy editor or editor in six states, including The Burlington (VT) Free Press, The Oakland (CA) Tribune, The Houston Post, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Wanting to see part of the rest of the world, she joined the Peace Corps, spending three years in Africa helping to grow swamp rice, then journeying across the wildly diverse continent. She lives in Northern California.

Books

  • Waiting for the Moon By Christine K. Lavin

    Waiting for the Moon

    In Waiting for the Moon, author Christine Lavin takes readers on a poignant journey through the Tonko Limba Chiefdom in Sierra Leone. As a Peace Corps volunteer, Chris finds herself immersed in a world where ancient traditions and modern challenges collide. When her friend Wenday is accused of witchcraft and faces a life-threatening ordeal, Chris is thrust into a moral dilemma that tests her beliefs and values. Through vivid storytelling and heartfelt introspection, Chris grapples with cultural differences, the power of friendship, and the harsh realities of life in a remote African village. Waiting for the Moon is a compelling narrative of resilience, compassion, and the enduring bond between two unlikely companions. It’s a transformative adventure that will leave you questioning the true meaning of courage and sacrifice.

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