Americanah (Hardcover Edition) - written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Ifemelu and Obinze, a young Nigerian couple, are compelled to leave their homeland amidst the oppressive regime of military rule. Ifemelu embarks on a journey to America, where she confronts the trials and tribulations of being a black woman in a foreign land. Meanwhile, Obinze finds himself in London, living as an undocumented immigrant. Separated for an agonizing fifteen years, the two eventually reunite in Nigeria, now transformed into a flourishing democracy. Sparking a revival of their bond and a rekindling of their love for their motherland, their encounter heralds a poignant exploration of love, identity, and the resilience of the human spirit.