I send out a monthy newsletter to blog followers, friends, family and anyone whose email I possess that may be a reader...This month I received responses from several recipients recommending AMERICANAH by Chimanda Ncozi Adiche.
It was released in March to rave reviews and is a five hundred page powerful story of race and identity in Anerica and Nigeria. AMERICANAH takes place over a fifteen year period and is primarily about a Nigerian woman named Lfemelu and her first love. Racism is a recurring theme as is life in America for black Americans and non-American blacks.
Adiche is a gifted writer and her observations are painfully acute. There are great insites into Nigerian life and observations about racism that are astounding. Adiche describes AMERICANAH as a love story and it's the central theme, but primarily AMERICANAH is a mix of sadness, laughter and brilliance.
HALF A YELLOW SUN, another novel by Adiche is a vivid portrayal of Biafra before and after the war. It dramatically portrays the strength and endurance of the human spirit..a must read along with AMERICANAH.
Order now on Amazon by clicking on the Amazon Search Box in the Sidebar. All proceeds go to charity.
Order now on Amazon by clicking on the Amazon Search Box in the Sidebar. All proceeds go to charity.
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