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The story is a celebration of survival, love, and motherhood. Bembe was the only child on both sides of Corazon Mountain born without a heart. Miraculously, he not only lived, but despite his young age, he worked as hard as two grown men. The village shaman proclaimed that Bembe will live only until the night he becomes a man. Unless a miracle happens... What kind of miracle you may ask. Only mothers know the answer...

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"""Bembe's Heart by Marin Darmonkow proved the power of a mother's love and their forever devotion to a child."" / Reedsy ""From his gripping plotlines to his vivid descriptions of characters and settings, Marin's work is a true delight to read, and any library or home would be fortunate to have his books."" / Midwest Book review ""Parents, educators, and librarians, I recommend including this book in your library. It's a heartwarming tale that will make you sad and happy in one fell swoop."" / Reedsy"

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A long time ago Marin was a child. He was one year old when his father passed away. His mother remarried and Marin was raised by his loving (but strict!) grandparents. He learned to read and write long before he went to school. Books became his imaginary parents and his fictional friends. Marin studied nuclear physics, art, and literature. He owned an advertising agency for many years.Oh, a few more things: he does not drive, he does not drink carbonated beverages, he has never consumed food from fast-food restaurants, he does not have a mobile phone, he has never used legal or illegal drugs, and he has never visited his GP (much to the disapproval of his wife). He started his small publishing house FONTREAL (children's picture books) in 2016. Marin lives with his family on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean - in St. John's, NL, Canada. A long time ago Marin was a child. He was one year old when his father passed away. His mother remarried and Marin was raised by his loving (but strict!) grandparents. He learned to read and write long before he went to school. Books became his imaginary parents and his fictional friends. Marin studied nuclear physics, art, and literature. He owned an advertising agency for many years.Oh, a few more things: he does not drive, he does not drink carbonated beverages, he has never consumed food from fast-food restaurants, he does not have a mobile phone, he has never used legal or illegal drugs, and he has never visited his GP (much to the disapproval of his wife). He started his small publishing house FONTREAL (children's picture books) in 2016. Marin lives with his family on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean - in St. John's, NL, Canada. A long time ago Marin was a child. He was one year old when his father passed away. His mother remarried and Marin was raised by his loving (but strict!) grandparents. He learned to read and write long before he went to school. Books became his imaginary parents and his fictional friends. Marin studied nuclear physics, art, and literature. He owned an advertising agency for many years.Oh, a few more things: he does not drive, he does not drink carbonated beverages, he has never consumed food from fast-food restaurants, he does not have a mobile phone, he has never used legal or illegal drugs, and he has never visited his GP (much to the disapproval of his wife). He started his small publishing house FONTREAL (children's picture books) in 2016. Marin lives with his family on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean - in St. John's, NL, Canada.

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