Description
Set against the late-1960s birth of the Republic of Biafra, this novel traces the human cost of war as communities are torn apart by political manipulation, ethnic violence, and the struggle for survival. Through a deeply personal lens, it explores how ordinary lives—especially those of women—are reshaped by conflict, forcing difficult choices between duty, conscience, and the desire to act. Blending historical immediacy with Emecheta’s incisive, emotionally charged storytelling, the book examines themes of displacement, moral responsibility, and the lingering shadows of colonial power. Part testimony and part narrative drama, it offers a compelling account of how a nation is imagined, fought for, and paid for in blood.
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hardcover
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Published Jan 1, 1982
272 pages
ISBN: 9780805281194
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Details
First Published
1982
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Destination Biafra by Buchi Emecheta.