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One day in 1968, at the height of the Biafran civil war, Ijeoma's father is killed and her world is transformed forever. Separated from her grief-stricken mother, she meets another young lost girl, Amina, and the two become inseparable. Theirs is a relationship that will shake the foundations of Ijeoma's faith, test her resolve and flood her heart.
Inspired by her mother’s stories of war and Nigeria’s folktale traditions, Under the Udala Trees is Chinelo Okparanta’s deeply searching, powerful debut about the dangers of living and loving openly.
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Love and resilience amid Nigeria's turbulent history.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories of love overcoming adversity, Under The Udala Trees will touch your heart. It beautifully combines the historical backdrop of Nigeria’s civil war with a tender exploration of personal identity and courage. Chinelo Okparanta’s storytelling will stay with you long after the last page.
