About This Book
You would reach for this book when your teenager is wrestling with the complexities of family loyalty versus personal safety, or when they are ready to explore how systemic cycles of abuse and poverty shape life choices. This powerful story follows two Nigerian sisters, Cheta and Zam, as they escape a toxic home life through vastly different paths. One finds refuge in a world of wealth and polish, while the other is forced into a gritty survivalist existence. It is an unflinching look at resilience and the moral compromises made to stay afloat. While the narrative is intense and deals with heavy themes, it offers a profound opportunity for parents to discuss empathy, the different ways people process trauma, and the reality that there are no easy answers when it's time to grow your own wings.
