“and yet there was cement in her soul. It had been there for a while, an early morning disease of fatigue, a bleakness and borderlessness. It brought with it amorphous longings, shapeless desires, brief imaginary glints of other lives she could be living, that over the months melded into a piercing homesickness. She scoured Nigerian websites, Nigerian pro files on Facebook, Nigerian blogs, and each click brought yet another story of a young person who had recently moved back home, clothed in American or British degrees, to start an investment company, a music production business, a fashion label, a magazine, a fast-food franchise She looked at photographs of these men and women and felt the dull ache of loss, as though they had prised open her hand and taken some thing of hers. They were living her life.”
Quote by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Work
Americanah is a novel that follows the life of Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman, as she navigates the complexities of race and identity in the United States. The story is set against the backdrop of Nigeria's political and social landscape, and delves into the challenges faced by immigrants in a new country. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the search for belonging, while offering a nuanced look at the African diaspora experience. more
Author
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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