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Sissie, a Ghanaian woman with an academic background, embarks on a voyage to Europe, where she confronts the stark contrast between her homeland and the new surroundings. The novel follows her introspective exploration of cultural identity, gender dynamics, and the tension between acceptance and the desire for transformation.
First publish date: August 19, 1997
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Ama Ata Aidoo
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