Yvette Moore answers “I am reading Americanah, and I'm about...”

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I am reading Americanah, and I'm about half way through. If, for the protagonist, Nigeria is 100 % good, and the USA is 100% bad, why come to the States?

Yvette Moore Just finished this great read for my book club meeting today. The author doesn't say either country is all good or all bad. the main character is obse…moreJust finished this great read for my book club meeting today. The author doesn't say either country is all good or all bad. the main character is observant and conscious of what she is experiencing. As an African American, not an American African, to me it was fascinating to hear how an African woman interprets America and the racism that's part of my nation's DNA. Ifemelu does indeed return home to Nigeria. African Americans, on the other hand, ARE home and live in perpetual struggle (e.g. Black Lives Matter Movement) in a homeland that is hostile toward us.Good thing we are strong and resilient and have faith. We are overcomers and keep pushing.(less)

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