EPISODE · Dec 2, 2024 · 11 MIN
Deep Dive - At Long Last
from JP Lawson · host JP Lawson
At Long Last is the sequel to The Hard Decision, exploring the enduring impact of a family's decision to send their son to school amidst a community resistant to education. The story centres on Neri, who flees with his mother after facing hostility from his village, Lawriman, and their subsequent journey to Miamia, where Neri eventually returns to school and excels, earning a scholarship to study in the United Kingdom. This book examines the themes of poverty, tradition, perseverance, and the transformative power of education, particularly in the context of a rural African community.
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At Long Last is the sequel to The Hard Decision, exploring the enduring impact of a family's decision to send their son to school amidst a community resistant to education. The story centres on Neri, who flees with his mother after facing hostility from his village, Lawriman, and their subsequent journey to Miamia, where Neri eventually returns to school and excels, earning a scholarship to study in the United Kingdom. This book examines the themes of poverty, tradition, perseverance, and the transformative power of education, particularly in the context of a rural African community.
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