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Bob Lewis's avatar

Henry loved running, long distances.

His hero was the famous, Henry Rono, also from Kenya, who in 1978, set four world records in an 81-day span. Henry dreamed that one day he would be a famous runner.

He had just turned ten, soon they Army would come get him and make him fight in the rebellion. Yet he still dreamt.

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A.P. Murphy's avatar

Rebellion burned in her blood. A blow must be struck, not for her, but for those many thousands, nay millions, like her. This was where the resistance started, where finally someone would have the courage to take the first step and say NO! Enough is enough!

She held out nearly till bedtime. Those green beans didn’t taste any better cold.

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