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“I write from real life. I am an unrepentant eavesdropper and a collector of stories. I record bits of overheard dialogue.”

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a renowned Nigerian author whose works delve into the intricacies of African life and identity. Born on September 15, 1977, she has garnered international recognition for her novels and short stories. more

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“I wanted to write about the Korean War, but I had no entry into it that made the kind of sense it needs to make for a novelist.”

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“Most people dont think about race as much as I do. They dont have to.”

People Thinking Race

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“Like most people, Im fascinated by characters who are completely flawed personalities, riven by anguish and doubt, and are psychologically suspect.”

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