Tia's life is turned upside down when she accidentally overhears a whispered conversation between her mother and her aunt. The conversation reveals a secret that Tia's mother has been hiding for nearly two decades. The repercussions of this discovery send Tia on a desperate quest to uncover the truth. Her mother is terminally ill and lying in a hospital bed in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This news is devastating for Tia, and she feels a deep sense of responsibility to protect her mother and uncover the secrets that have been hidden.
Tia's thoughts are further disrupted by the arrival of Adunni, a 14-year-old runaway who has come to live with Tia. Adunni is from a rural village in Nigeria and has escaped her village to seek a better future. She is excited to be living with Tia and to be enrolled in school, which is a dream come true for her. However, Adunni's happiness is short-lived, as she soon finds herself in a desperate situation. A woman at the front gate is threatening to harm Adunni, and it's up to Tia to figure out what is happening. As Tia tries to protect Adunni, she is forced to make a terrible choice between protecting her or finally learning the truth about the secret her mother has been hiding.
As Tia navigates this difficult situation, she realizes that Adunni's loud voice is more important than ever. Adunni has been calling herself her "louding voice" because she knows that she and other young women in her home village, Ikati, need to speak out for their rights and claim their futures. If Adunni can save her village, she may be able to transform it into a place where girls can thrive and shout their stories to the world. Through Adunni's journey, Daré highlights the importance of female empowerment and the importance of giving young women a voice.
I just finished reading a book that left me speechless and reflecting on my own life. The story follows Tia, a young woman who discovers a life-altering secret about her mother's past. I can only imagine how frightening and overwhelming it must have been for Tia to overhear that conversation and have her whole world turned upside down. I think of my own mother when I read about Tia's experience, and how worried I would have been if I had found out a similar secret about my own family's past. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of family, love, and loyalty.
As I read on, I couldn't help but think of my own experiences with my own community and the struggles that women face. The author has woven a beautiful tale of a young girl named Adunni, who has escaped her village to seek a better future for herself. I was so moved by Adunni's journey, the way she finds her voice and becomes a beacon of hope for her community. She reminded me of all the girls and women who have been silenced, marginalized, and oppressed in our world. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of female empowerment, self-expression, and standing up for what we believe in.
This book made me think about my own relationships, my own voice, and my own loudness. How often do we let fear, doubt, or societal expectations hold us back from speaking out, from standing up for ourselves, or from being our true selves? I believe that's what Adunni's story is all about - finding the courage to be loud, to be seen, and to be heard. It's a beautiful reminder that our voices matter, our stories matter, and that together, we can create a world that's more just, more compassionate, and more empowering for everyone.
Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
I just finished reading a book that left me speechless and reflecting on my own life. The story follows Tia, a young woman who discovers a life-altering secret about her mother's past, which turns her world upside down. She feels a deep sense of responsibility to protect her mother and uncover the truth, while also trying to navigate a difficult situation involving a 14-year-old runaway named Adunni. As Tia navigates this situation, she realizes that Adunni's loud voice, which symbolizes female empowerment, is more important than ever. The author skillfully weaves a tale of family, love, and loyalty, while also highlighting the struggles that women face in our world. I was deeply moved by Adunni's journey and the author's powerful reminder of the importance of female empowerment and self-expression.