Breaking Kola: An Inside View of African Customs

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"Breaking kola, a sign of hospitality, respect and community in Igbo culture, has become a familiar and beloved ceremony for Catherine ... In her intriguing stories about her Nigerian in-laws, other clan members, and her husband in his younger days, she explores this and other customs that create the indissoluble bond that ties people together in an African setting. She contrasts this sense of community to the individualism experienced by people in the West. With her vivid descriptions of Igbo names and religious beliefs, she adds to the readers' understanding of an African society"--Back cover