Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mangoes: The True Story of Bikonzi Moise
Against the harsh realities of the Second Congo War, Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mangoes reveals an extraordinary tale of survival and resilience. 

When six-year-old Bikonzi and his family are torn from their home and thrust into the horrors of a concentration camp, they must navigate a world where hope is scarce and survival comes at a steep cost. As Bikonzi grapples with the absence of God and the omnipresence of Death, his family makes a pact to endure—no matter the compromises and sacrifices required. 

In this gripping true story, the Moise family’s journey reveals the unyielding human spirit’s ability to find light even in the darkest of times.

1146986163
Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mangoes: The True Story of Bikonzi Moise
Against the harsh realities of the Second Congo War, Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mangoes reveals an extraordinary tale of survival and resilience. 

When six-year-old Bikonzi and his family are torn from their home and thrust into the horrors of a concentration camp, they must navigate a world where hope is scarce and survival comes at a steep cost. As Bikonzi grapples with the absence of God and the omnipresence of Death, his family makes a pact to endure—no matter the compromises and sacrifices required. 

In this gripping true story, the Moise family’s journey reveals the unyielding human spirit’s ability to find light even in the darkest of times.

18.95 Pre Order
Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mangoes: The True Story of Bikonzi Moise

Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mangoes: The True Story of Bikonzi Moise

by Clint Leavitt
Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mangoes: The True Story of Bikonzi Moise

Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mangoes: The True Story of Bikonzi Moise

by Clint Leavitt

Paperback

$18.95 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    Available for Pre-Order. This item will be released on September 16, 2025

Related collections and offers


Overview

Against the harsh realities of the Second Congo War, Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mangoes reveals an extraordinary tale of survival and resilience. 

When six-year-old Bikonzi and his family are torn from their home and thrust into the horrors of a concentration camp, they must navigate a world where hope is scarce and survival comes at a steep cost. As Bikonzi grapples with the absence of God and the omnipresence of Death, his family makes a pact to endure—no matter the compromises and sacrifices required. 

In this gripping true story, the Moise family’s journey reveals the unyielding human spirit’s ability to find light even in the darkest of times.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781636986852
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Publication date: 09/16/2025
Pages: 200
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Rev. Clint Leavitt is a professor, pastor, and cultural critic who has dedicated his travels and research to the ways our stories and cultures intersect with our spiritualities. His Master of Arts in Theology and Culture has equipped him to creatively cultivate space for spiritual wanderers through literature, poetry, and spiritual community as the pastor of Midtown Presbyterian Church in Phoenix, Arizona, and his work as a subject matter expert, curriculum developer, and adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon Universityhas resulted in the creation of numerous undergraduate courses focused on the intersection of Christianity, culture, and the arts.

From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews