“Teach her to reject likeability. Her job is not to make herself likeable, her job is to be her full self, a self that is honest and aware of the equal humanity of other people.”
Quote by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions
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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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