Catherine Onyemelukwe Books

Catherine Onyemelukwe’s memoir chronicles her life between America and Nigeria, an exciting and transformative journey driven by anticipation and curiosity. As a young Peace Corps volunteer, and later as a mother, teacher, and fashion entrepreneur, she immersed herself in life in newly independent Nigeria. Her story is a passionate account of cross-cultural understanding, family, and the enduring bond she forged with a complex country that profoundly shaped her. Onyemelukwe has become a dedicated advocate for cross-cultural understanding and racial justice, with her writing reflecting a lifelong commitment to these values.