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Kaimuki Library Bookclub: Americanah

January 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Book Club

A powerful, tender story of race and identity by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the award-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun.

Americanah tells the story of Ifemelu and Obinze, two young and in love Nigerians who escape military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Ifemelu heads to America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be black for the first time. Obinze, who had hoped to join her until the 9/11 attacks, instead finds himself plunged into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite their passion—for each other and for their homeland. (https://www.chimamanda.com/book/americanah/)

This title is available in print (hardcover, paperback, and large type), ebook and e-audiobook formats through the Hawaii State Public Library System.

Our book club meets monthly in our downstairs meeting room, but program schedule is subject to change.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kaimuki Public Library.  Program schedule is subject to change.  Contact the library 10 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.

Details

Date:
January 11, 2019
Time:
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Organizer

Adult Services–Kaimuki Public Library
Phone:
808-733-8422

Island

Oahu

Recommended for

Adults

Branch

Oahu – Kaimuki
1041 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816 United States
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Phone:
808-733-8422

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