Black or White
Black or White by Grace Adetuyi is a poignant exploration of identity and love, published by FriesenPress on August 30, 2024. This 150-page book, written in English, follows the life of Lara Ige, who grapples with her mixed ethnicity in Nigeria, where she is often referred to as ‘oyinbo’ or ‘white-skinned one.’ As Lara matures, she moves to Ireland to pursue a medical career and becomes engaged to an Irishman, but her journey takes an unexpected turn when her mother, Eunice, visits for the wedding.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of multicultural and interracial relationships, as well as the deep bond between mother and daughter. The story unfolds as Lara’s past and present collide, revealing how love can bridge cultural divides. Through Lara’s experiences, the book highlights themes of family, heritage, and the transformative power of love across different backgrounds.
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Lara Ige knew when she was young that she wasn’t quite the same as everyone else in local environment in Nigeria, where she was born. Other children and even some adults would call her ‘oyinbo,’ a nickname that literally meant ‘white-skinned one.’ As a teenager, her mother, Eunice, finally revealed the story that gave birth to Lara and her mixed ethnicity—the story about how she and a young Irishman had fallen in love, and how by the time Eunice realized she was pregnant, the young Irishman had already left Nigeria, losing all contact with her.
Once Lara is older, she moves to Ireland to study medicine, eventually settling into the country, landing a full-time job at a hospital, and getting engaged to an Irishman. But when she flies Eunice over for her wedding and a minor injury prompts Lara take her to the hospital, fate steps in with its own romantic plans . . .
Black or White is a heartwarming tale across two generations of women, the bond they share, and how love transcends cultures and colour.
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