{"title":"Chinelo Okparanta","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the evocative world of Chinelo Okparanta, a critically acclaimed author known for her powerful storytelling and rich narratives. Her works, rooted in general fiction, often explore themes of identity, love, and cultural conflict, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the complexities of life in Nigeria and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNotable among her collection is the award-winning novel, \u003cem\u003eUnder the Udala Trees\u003c\/em\u003e. This captivating story follows the journey of a young Nigerian girl who navigates the intricacies of love and societal expectations during a civil war. With eloquent prose and poignant insights, Okparanta crafts a narrative that is both heartfelt and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChinelo Okparanta's books are celebrated for their ability to blend personal and political narratives, providing an enriching reading experience that resonates with a global audience. Explore her works to engage with stories that are as informative as they are inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"under-the-udala-trees-by-chinelo-okparanta-9781847088383","title":"Under the Udala Trees","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne day in 1968, at the height of the Biafran civil war, Ijeoma's father is killed and her world is transformed forever. Separated from her grief-stricken mother, she meets another young lost girl, Amina, and the two become inseparable. Theirs is a relationship that will shake the foundations of Ijeoma's faith, test her resolve and flood her heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this masterful novel of faith, love and redemption, Okparanta takes us from Ijeoma's childhood in war-torn Biafra, through the perils and pleasures of her blossoming sexuality, her wrong turns, and into the everyday sorrows and joys of marriage and motherhood. As we journey with Ijeoma, we are drawn to the question: what is the value of love and what is the cost?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnder the Udala Trees\u003c\/em\u003e by Chinelo Okparanta invites readers to contemplate these themes through the poignant and powerful story of Ijeoma's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46522872103148,"sku":"9781847088383","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17611283482845.jpg?v=1749045371"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/chinelo-okparanta.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}