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The Road Is Good: How a Mother’s Strength Became a Daughter’s Purpose
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In this moving memoir, three-time Emmy Award winner Aduba reflects on her experiences as a Nigerian American daughter of immigrants and as a Black actor who challenges stereotypes in the entertainment industry. Best known for her role as the character Crazy Eyes on Orange Is the New Black, Aduba here alternates between her own story and the experiences of her parents, especially her mother, Nonyem, whose death from pancreatic cancer in 2020 led to a tidal wave of grief. Nonyem’s inner life is revealed through her journals—the lifelong diarist passed this habit on to Aduba—which show how through war, domestic strife, and personal hardships, she remained a pillar of strength, a source of beauty, and a fount of intelligence.
VERDICT Poignant and well-written, this memoir not only celebrates the achievements and talents of its author but also grounds readers in the customs of Nigeria. It is a must-have for fans of Aduba or Orange Is the New Black and for those wanting to read about the African diaspora.
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