He gave me wings, She gave me roots
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At the moment, we only deliver to customers in Ibadan and Abuja. If you will like to have books delivered to you anywhere else in Nigeria, please visit our konga store to make your order.He Gave Me Wings – Dad was so proud of me, he thought I was a whiz-kid and “made me believe I was the best thing since sliced bread!” This brief memoir by ‘Funso Adegbola recounts a unique and special relationship of a daughter with her very famous Dad, Chief Bola Ige. Herein we find a new image of Bola Ige, not only the consummate politician but also a father who was unabashedly crazy about his children. In the author’s own words: “I feel l owe it to my children and posterity to share some of these joyful moments so that we can learn invaluable lessons and thereby improve our lives and filial relationships.”
She Gave Me Roots – The life of an extraordinary woman whose strength, determination, and support shaped the course of her family’s destiny. Justice Atinuke Ige emerges as a role model for women. Her strong presence, both within and outside the home, leaves an indelible mark on the lives she touched. Written with love and admiration by her daughter, this captivating memoir offers an intimate glimpse into the extraordinary life of Justice Atinuke Ige. Her resilience, grace, and commitment to her family serve as a confirmation of the power of love and the pursuit of dreams. She Gave Me Roots is a touching tribute to a remarkable woman who left an indelible legacy of strength and determination.
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Dreams From My Father is a refreshing, revealing portrait of a young man asking big questions about identity and belonging. The son of a black African father and a white American mother, President Obama recounts an emotional odyssey. He retraces the migration of his mother's family from Kansas to Hawaii, then to his childhood home in Indonesia. Finally he travels to Kenya, where he confronts ..
