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Fidelis O. Mkparu
Goodreads Author
Born
in Onitsha, Nigeria
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Paulo Coelho, Ian McEwan, Chinua Achebe, Philip Freeman
Member Since
September 2012
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Love's Affliction
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published
2015
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2 editions
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Tears Before Exaltation
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2018
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2 editions
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Soulful Return
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2022
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4 editions
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My Last Summer with You: No Fanfare for a Withered Rose
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2012
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SOULFUL RETURN
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Love's Affliction by Fidelis O. Mkparu (2015-03-17)
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African Son
Contemplating while barefoot on the grounds my father and grandfather walked, I saw my life clearly. With African sun nibbling on my dark skin and gentle winds soothing my foreboding, my past life and current responsibilities overwhelmed me occasionally. Abundant tears flowed freely. Dripping on my face and clothes. Travelling through the ancient roads created by my forefathers, grasslands, trees
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"Realistic and Insightful Depiction of Nigeria
As someone who lived in Lagos, Nigeria for two years and travelled through much of the country, I enjoyed this book - after it left Boston and started describing modern Nigeria. It avoids cliches and the p" Read more of this review » |
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“It’s a beautiful fall day. Gentle wind teases stubborn autumn leaves. Some defy the gentle wind and sway. A taunting dance. Come with me and look at the magnificence of the last dance.”
― Love's Affliction
― Love's Affliction
“Oftentimes, I had gone to the river to look at my reflection in the sunlight. Each time a face looked at me with subdued eyes. What I saw was not the same as the image I pretended to see when I looked in the mirror. Stubbornly, I found solace in blaming the ripples for the wrinkles and abhorrent distortions on my face. A painful allegory of sight, and a revelation of reality.”
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“After many years of knowing her, she died. Instead of leaving me with a heartbreak, she left behind wonderful memories. Memories of teasing me and pretending to fall asleep when I walk into her room. There are no tears to be shed. Instead, I celebrated our friendship. Twenty-two years of smiles and laughter. Unhurried narration of her life stories and hugs. Rewarding me with birthday cards and Christmas greetings. Scolding me with a smile before each departure, and winks by the door before she left my office. Each time, I stood and watched her struggle to get into her car. Even with all her physical struggles, she never missed the chance to visit me every three months until she was taken away from me permanently. Her death. Her departure from earth. As much as I struggle with the event, I would not call it untimely. I said my farewell, but I still cherish what we had. A sempiternal friendship”
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“It’s a beautiful fall day. Gentle wind teases stubborn autumn leaves. Some defy the gentle wind and sway. A taunting dance. Come with me and look at the magnificence of the last dance.”
― Love's Affliction
― Love's Affliction
“Our relationship was convoluted and was mired in cross-cultural vicissitude.Our promising friendship faltered after she became a supermodel.What prejudice could not destroy was extinguished by fame and a lucrative modeling contract.”
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“One good thing about being an immigrant in the US, no one cares about my sociopolitical opinion. I exist like a bland wallpaper to all races.”
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