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Wrap me in Trees
Previously published as Wrap me in Trees by T. Kenny.
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Torn apart by poverty and austerity in their home country, the Alejo family becomes divided across two continents for more than two decades. Can this close-knit family reunite and make things work or will their forced expatriation drive them apart forever?
Wrap me in Trees is a story of love, hope and forgiveness and what it means to walk the line of an immigrant.
Selected as TOP THREE recommended book of the week. -- Reedsy Discovery
"Wrap Me in Trees paints an honest picture of immigrant life. [Lola R. Opeyemi] has a natural writing style. She evokes laughter as well as sorrow and seamlessly moves between different characters."-- Chermaine Sowah, Reviewer for Reedsy Discovery
Using poetry and letters written by the two protagonists, [Lola R. Opeyemi] gracefully weaves themes of cultural uncertainty with familial tension and heartbreak. -- Felicia, Editorial Manager for Reedsy Discovery
"In contrast to the heaving streets of Lagos, the atmosphere at the embassy was intimidating and pristine. There was a palpable but muted energy, a mixture of the intimidating self-importance of the embassy staff and the fermenting sweat of the nervous visa-seekers as they filed in from the heat into the cool air inside..."
Review
Review
Torn apart by poverty and austerity in their home country, the Alejo family becomes divided across two continents for more than two decades. Can this close-knit family reunite and make things work or will their forced expatriation drive them apart forever?
Wrap me in Trees is a story of love, hope and forgiveness and what it means to walk the line of an immigrant.
Selected as TOP THREE recommended book of the week. -- Reedsy Discovery
"Wrap Me in Trees paints an honest picture of immigrant life. [Lola R. Opeyemi] has a natural writing style. She evokes laughter as well as sorrow and seamlessly moves between different characters."-- Chermaine Sowah, Reviewer for Reedsy Discovery
Using poetry and letters written by the two protagonists, [Lola R. Opeyemi] gracefully weaves themes of cultural uncertainty with familial tension and heartbreak. -- Felicia, Editorial Manager for Reedsy Discovery
"In contrast to the heaving streets of Lagos, the atmosphere at the embassy was intimidating and pristine. There was a palpable but muted energy, a mixture of the intimidating self-importance of the embassy staff and the fermenting sweat of the nervous visa-seekers as they filed in from the heat into the cool air inside..."
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 24, 2022
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Lola R. Opeyemi
4 books5 followersLola R. Opeyemi was born in Nigeria and has lived in London, Amsterdam and Kampala. She is a keen travel and architectural enthusiast and will travel pretty much anywhere for food and pretty buildings.
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November 21, 2020Thoughtful, insightful, and heartbreaking
I got to the end of this book and wanted to know more. About the family, the journey, their past, and their future. A real eye opening account of the sacrifices made by parents for their children. And the journey of the children, the pressure to be successful against the backdrop of their own dreams.
I got to the end of this book and wanted to know more. About the family, the journey, their past, and their future. A real eye opening account of the sacrifices made by parents for their children. And the journey of the children, the pressure to be successful against the backdrop of their own dreams.
October 26, 2020
This book is sparse and beautiful. I could have done for a bit more in parts of the story, but was totally enmeshed in this story of immigration and assimilation from Nigeria -> UK. This is character-driven, slow, and reflective. Not your bouncing plot-fest that you normally see me rate highly.
February 15, 2021
A beautiful, insightful story of family, roots, leaving/making/rediscovering home. Life at its fullness. I really enjoyed the author spending time on each character, making me feel for each of them. Reflective, thought-provoking and real - thoroughly enjoyed it.
February 7, 2021
Pulls at the heartstrings
An intricate story delving into the lives of an immigrant family trying to assimilate into a new life in London. Keep your tissues handy folks, this one hits you in all the feels.
An intricate story delving into the lives of an immigrant family trying to assimilate into a new life in London. Keep your tissues handy folks, this one hits you in all the feels.
February 15, 2021
Incredible Story
I enjoyed reading this story of immigration, life and how the characters traversed their journeys. I highly recommend this book.
I enjoyed reading this story of immigration, life and how the characters traversed their journeys. I highly recommend this book.
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