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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
This book is a compelling tale of self-discovery, family, and the pull between past and present. The story follows Ovie, a young Nigerian man who leaves the familiar chaos of Lagos for a promising life in Paris, seeking to escape his troubled past and build a future based on success and independence. But his journey isn't just physical-it's an emotional and psychological battle between his roots and his dreams. Years later, after achieving professional success in Paris, Ovie is forced to return home to Lagos.
He struggles with the reawakening of old memories and guilt over his departure, but his homecoming is fraught with challenges: his family's expectations, his own identity crisis, and the rapidly changing world around him. As Ovie reconnects with his parents and his childhood home, he is pushed to confront his fears and understand his true purpose.
Through encounters with his parents, his sister Amara, and the changing city of Lagos, Ovie learns that home isn't about the past-it's about embracing the present and finding where you truly belong. His father's wisdom and the collective spirit of his community compel Ovie to reevaluate his life's direction, realizing that his success in Paris might not be the end goal, but ii rather, a stepping stone towards contributing meaningfully to his country and family.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
This book is a compelling tale of self-discovery, family, and the pull between past and present. The story follows Ovie, a young Nigerian man who leaves the familiar chaos of Lagos for a promising life in Paris, seeking to escape his troubled past and build a future based on success and independence. But his journey isn't just physical-it's an emotional and psychological battle between his roots and his dreams. Years later, after achieving professional success in Paris, Ovie is forced to return home to Lagos.
He struggles with the reawakening of old memories and guilt over his departure, but his homecoming is fraught with challenges: his family's expectations, his own identity crisis, and the rapidly changing world around him. As Ovie reconnects with his parents and his childhood home, he is pushed to confront his fears and understand his true purpose.
Through encounters with his parents, his sister Amara, and the changing city of Lagos, Ovie learns that home isn't about the past-it's about embracing the present and finding where you truly belong. His father's wisdom and the collective spirit of his community compel Ovie to reevaluate his life's direction, realizing that his success in Paris might not be the end goal, but ii rather, a stepping stone towards contributing meaningfully to his country and family.