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*Dear Senthuran* is Akwaeke Emezi’s revealing memoir, built from heartfelt correspondence with friends, lovers, and family. The book traces the writer’s journey of gender identity, bodily autonomy, and literary success, set against the backdrop of Igbo belief systems and familial tension. Through these letters, Emezi shares the trials of love, faith, and self‑creation, offering a story that is both tender and brutally honest.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Akwaeke Emezi
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