Alone at the Crossroads

by Chinyere Okoroafor, David Adegboyega (Foreword)

ALONE AT THE CROSSROADS is a unique book by Chinyere Jessica Okoroafor, which combines both fiction and non-fiction genres, based on the author's life experiences and those of others. Written in the first person narrative, the story centers around the main character, Remilekun Olajide, who is faced with various challenges and obstacles. The first chapter sets the stage by describing the environment where Remilekun finds herself. She loses her parents at a young age, suffers abuse from her stepmother and stepsisters, and eventually gets thrown out of her home. This leads to her being raped by a man named Kazeem.Chapter Two and Three take the reader through a kidnapping scene, where Remilekun almost loses her life. She is rescued and ends up meeting Onyinye Odili, who almost hits her with his car. Onyinye promises to help Remilekun, but fails to keep his word due to his mother's influence.Chapter Four and Five reveal how Remilekun struggles to further her education due to failed promises made by people. The book culminates in Chapter Six, where the question of whether Remilekun will ever find the happiness she seeks is answered.The themes of perseverance, forgiveness, and dehumanization are explored in the book. Remilekun's story is a reminder that despite life's challenges, it is essential to keep fighting and pushing until success is attained.Overall, Alone At The Crossroads is an inspiring read that will encourage anyone facing challenges not to give up hope.

179 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 16, 2017