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This powerful memoir exemplifies Iduma's ability to explore themes of displacement, home, and the search for belonging. Through his introspective lens, readers gain insight into the complexities of identity and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmmanuel Iduma's works are not only enriching but also thought-provoking, making them a valuable addition to our Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category. Whether you're an avid traveller, a lover of culture, or someone seeking to explore the depths of personal experience, Iduma's books promise a compelling and enlightening read.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-am-still-with-you-by-emmanuel-iduma-9780008430733","title":"I Am Still With You","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A lyrical investigation … both powerful and transcendent’ CHIGOZIE OBIOMA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Acutely observed, hauntingly rendered and deeply affecting’ AMINATTA FORNA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Both epic and intimate’ MARGO JEFFERSON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn astonishing search for a missing person, the hidden tragedies of war and the truth of Nigeria’s history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmmanuel Iduma never met his uncle, his father’s favourite brother and the man for whom he is named. 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