First published 1995
The story follows a protagonist who embarks on a transformative journey from the United States to Africa. This cross-continental voyage becomes more than simple travel as cultural boundaries blur and personal discoveries emerge. The narrative explores what happens when someone leaves familiar American territory behind and encounters the vastly different landscape and people of Africa. Along the way, the main character faces choices that will reshape their understanding of home, identity, and belonging. The tension builds around whether this journey will lead to genuine connection across cultures or reveal unbridgeable differences. At its heart, this is a story about the courage required to step outside one's known world and the unexpected ways such journeys can change us.
Genres: american-fiction, adventure, contemporary, africa
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, transformative
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, self-discovery
Setting: Africa, United States
Period: 21st-century
172 pages · Paperback · Rio Grande Pub