When the River Wakes Up: Hamilton Books

When the River Wakes Up is an exploration of paths rarely explored-the colliding of Western beliefs and Shona mysticism. Abigail, in all her fragility, is a resolute pioneer alongside her African brother, her soul compatriot, and vessel of African wisdom: Zukah. Through their relationship they open up closed minds and hearts around them, and forge a different path in the new Zimbabwe.

Any government transitioning from a racist minority rule to a majority government is careening down a road of unfathomable chaos; Zimbabwe is no different. Seen through the lens of Abigail's father, a civil servant, the process is filled with potholes of despair and unforeseen hope.

When the River Wakes Up is a novel that is both a tormenting inner struggle and a changing world scorched by the fire of new beginnings.

Acknowledgements
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17

When the River Wakes Up ventures courageously down paths rarely explored, the Western medical model and African mysticism from Zimbabwe. What is the cost of labeling those with sacred gifts for all of humanity? Is there a way to open ourselves to unimaginable wisdom that will illuminate the path forward for us all? Alyson Quinn writes this story with her heart immersed in cauterized memory of her beloved homeland and an unquenchable curiosity for undiscovered worlds.

Alyson Quinn was an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia School of Social Work for 7 years and taught two terms in the Dept of Education and Counselling Psychology. She has taught a wide range of trauma related courses and is currently the Director of the Trauma informed Practice Institute where she facilitates workshops regarding training in Trauma informed Practice. She is also an author of 4 books on the topic of trauma and a chapter in a social work textbook. She has over 30 years of experience as a Mental Health counsellor and group therapist working with clients impacted by trauma. She is an author of 2 novels.