This novel is the story of a Nigerian girl, Adunni, who only wants an education. Her mother always pushed her to get an education and Adunni dreams of becoming a teacher. Her mother told her to get a "loading voice," to be heard, to control her own destiny. Then... her mother dies. Adunni's life goes downhill from there.
Adunni doesn't stop dreaming, though. And she has the strength to keep moving forward even when others would have just accepted their crappy fates! Along her journey, she realizes that not only does she need to speak up for herself, but she needs to speak for those who aren't strong enough to speak for themselves.
Adunni is admirable and likable as are many of the other supporting characters. The reader gets the feeling that Adunni has a remarkable support system along the way. But maybe that's because she is so likable?
It's a sad reality that Adunni's reality is the reality for many girls in Nigeria, now in the 21st century.
Totally a worthwhile read.
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