Introduction

The book started by narrating how Dika, Helen's father, managed to escape from Jos, in Northern Nigeria, during the Ibo massacre of 1966 that led to the Biafran war, which lasted three years.

Family Background

He had nine children and the third was Helen.

Helen's Experience

Helen had the privilege to live in the United States at the age of 42. Helen recounts her experiences adjusting to the new world and she compares it with the old.