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Post by Hippiejo on Jul 7, 2021 8:47:44 GMT
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi DareThe unforgettable, inspiring story of a teenage girl growing up in a rural Nigerian village who longs to get an education so that she can find her “louding voice” and speak up for herself, The Girl with the Louding Voice is a simultaneously heartbreaking and triumphant tale about the power of fighting for your dreams.
Despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles in her path, Adunni never loses sight of her goal of escaping the life of poverty she was born into so that she can build the future she chooses for herself - and help other girls like her do the same.
Her spirited determination to find joy and hope in even the most difficult circumstances imaginable will “break your heart and then put it back together again” (Jenna Bush Hager on The Today Show) even as Adunni shows us how one courageous young girl can inspire us all to reach for our dreams...and maybe even change the world.goodreads rating 4.47
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Post by Hippiejo on Jul 7, 2021 9:04:17 GMT
This book is beautiful, rich in culture and compelling characters. My heart quickly melted over Adunni, the 14 year old protagonist and I so badly wanted to rescue her and mother her. This girl is strong though, she didn't really need rescuing, she just needed the opportunity to rescue herself.
This book tells of the struggles that Nigerian girls still face today to get an education and to make their voices heard. It's heartbreaking at times and reading of a father tell another man to use his daughter until she is useless horrified me. It should horrify us all.
This is another of those books that although fictional, feels real because you know it is rooted in reality. Despite all the trials that Adunni faces, this book is not a sad story. Adunni's strength of character is inspirational and I loved her capacity to still care for the people that didn't treat her well.
I really want there to be a 10 years later follow on book where we see her return to her homeland and just how loud her voice becomes.
Awesome book!
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Post by Hippiejo on Aug 8, 2021 17:22:49 GMT
Abi Dare speaking about her novel - The Girl with the Louding Voice.
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