Analysis Of Deo's 'Strength In What Raemains'

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It must hurt a lot to be in a moment when we are left with nothing except our own strength. At that moment we are completely on our own like what exemplifies by Deo Gratias in "Strength in What Raemains". Reading through the pages of Deo's chronology of life, starting from his death escape in Burundi and his survival in New York, he had lose many significant things on his way, including his family, career and right to live. However, I strongly believe that Deo's two greatest assets which are intelligence and resilience had ease the path that he need to go through in order to survive and thrive in those two contra distinct countries, Burundi and America.

First and foremost,Deo greatest assets that has secure his living in Burundi and America

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