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In Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian expat Ifemelu spends an afternoon in a New Jersey hair salon, reflecting on her life. The narrative alternates between her experiences growing up in Nigeria, her tumultuous years adapting to American society, her relationships, including a profound connection with her childhood love Obinze, and her struggle with racial identity, culminating in her return to Nigeria. This book includes instances of sexual exploitation and a suicide attempt.