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Dr. Chika Unigwe鈥檚 鈥淥n Black Sisters鈥� Street鈥� Book Club
On Black Sisters鈥� Street tells the haunting story of four very different women who have left their African homeland for the riches of Europe鈥攁nd who are thrown together by bad luck and big dreams into a sisterhood that will change their lives. Raw, vivid, unforgettable, and inspired by a powerful oral storytelling tradition, this novel illuminates the dream of the West鈥攁nd that dream鈥檚 illusion and annihilation鈥攁s seen through African eyes. It is a story of courage, unity, and hope, of women鈥檚 friendships and of bonds that, once forged, cannot be broken. 鈥淧owerful鈥�.The author鈥檚 raw voice, unflinching eye for detail, facility for creating a complex narrative, and affection for her characters make this a must read."
Date: Wednesday, April 23rd
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: ALC 5104
For those unable to attend in person, please join via this link:
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