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pursuing dreams of an “Asia for Asians

showcases the beloved poet at her edifying best

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Americanah Heather Fawcett But Doug-the-Fir doesn’t want aIfemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be Black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post9 11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. At once powerful and tender, Americanah is