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“Before you speak, my friend, remember, a spiritual man contain his anger. Angry words are like slap in de face.”

Quote by Chris Abani

Book:GraceLand: A Novel

Work

GraceLand: A Novel

GraceLand is a novel that delves into the complexities of life in a rural Chinese village. The story follows the protagonist's journey as they navigate the shifting landscapes of personal identity and societal expectations. The narrative is rich with cultural details and offers a nuanced portrayal of the human experience. more

Author

Chris Abani, born on December 27, 1966, is a Nigerian-British author known for his works in novels, poetry, and drama. His writing is celebrated for its profound themes and unique narrative style. more

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“I have not spoken in three years: not since I left boot camp. It has been three years of a senseless war, and though the reasons for it are clear, and though we will continue to fight until we are ordered to stop--and probably for a while after that--none of us can remember the hate that led us here. We are simply fighting to survive the war. It is a strange place to be at fifteen, bereft of hope and very nearly of your humanity. But that is where I am nonetheless.”

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“I truly believe that writing is a continuum--so the different genres and forms are simply stops along the same continuum. Different ideas that need to be expressed sometimes require different forms for the ideas to float better.”

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“There was a positive side to not trying at something: you could always pretend that your life would have been different if you had.”

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Source: GraceLand: A Novel

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“I didn't leave Africa, I left Nigeria, and for political reasons. But ... I've never, never left Africa, and I certainly never left what it means to be Ibo. That is something you carry with you.”

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