CHASING CLOSURE : A Life Balanced on The Edge of Belonging

by Anselm Ezemson

In this poignant memoir, Anselm Ezemson takes us on a deeply personal journey through his life, exploring the complexities of identity. From the moment of his birth, his life has been a delicate balancing act—caught between cultures, expectations and the ever-elusive search of belonging.
Born into a love that defied tradition in Cote d’Ivoire, educated in Ghana and the UK, and navigating life in Nigeria, Anselm Ezemson has always found himself on the edge of belonging, wrestling with rejection, displacement, and the lingering echoes of a past that shaped him in ways he only begins to understand later in life. As he navigates the complexities of his multi-heritage, the unrelenting burden of responsibility, and the quest to break free from cycles of pain, he discovers that closure is not a destination—it is a state of being.
Told with raw honesty and heartfelt reflection and vivid storytelling, Ezemson invites readers to walk alongside him as he confronts the challenges and joys of finding where he truly belongs. this memoir, is not just a story of one man's journey; it is an invitation to explore what it truly means to belong, to heal, and to reclaim one’s identity in the face of deep-seated generational struggles.
For anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, Chasing Closure offers an honest even in the in-between, there is meaning, resilience, and the power to redefine one’s own story and find closure.

257 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2025

Reviews

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chasing Closure is a true tale by Anselm Ezemson. It is a story of the author's lifetime and how he seeks his proper place. He comes from various nations and still fells as an outsider. He describes his sorrow, his family, and his self-understanding journey. The book is sincere and evokes emotions. It conveys a message that when life challenges us, we can still exhibit our strength and discover the glimmer of hope. Such a book is fit for those who at times feelingly isolated or deserted. It lets you feel that you are not the only one having such feelings.

[Sai · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the character of author's maternal grandmother. The way he described the story of his birth and his survival out of a deadly illness when he was 2 years old is emotional and relatable. And his grandmother's role in saving him was godly. The amount of strength and hope she showed at those fragile moments was otherworldly. I loved how beautifully author has written about his grandmother, every detail was heartfelt.

[Aashish · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book explores themes of displacement, cultural rejection,and finding healing through faith and self acceptance, offering a raw and introspective narrative of personal growth and highlighting the importance of faith and self -acceptance in navigating life challanges.He discovery that it is a state of being. Imagine the struggle to belong thats the theme which has been explored beautifully in the book.

[Ayush Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book tells the story of Ezemson's journey to understand his identity as he balance hi multi-heritage and experience of displacement and explores themes belonging,rejection, generational , struggle and finding meaning even when feeling like an outsider and the author challenge and joy in reclaiming his identity.

[Disha Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story is a deep exploration how past events and unresolved generational pain have shaped his life and track his experience as he tries to find where he truly belongs. The book book is told with raw honesty as he confronts these emotional challenges.It suggests that peace is found in moving on not in getting from others.

[Radhika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Due to multiple cultural identity, Anselm Ezemson had a very struggled life. From his early childhood, he had to face harsh reality of society due to divisive traditions. Despite a very rough life, how he made a space for his personal growth, healed past wounds, self doubt is very inspiring and empowering.

[Surbhi Agrawal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some chapters really hit the heart. Struggles with loneliness, secluded isolation, depression were overwhelming but author's bond with Oscar, Joanna was a relief in that lonely phase. It shows how family members can really lift each other and plays a huge role in our happiness.

[Radha Gupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chasing Closure by Anselm Ezemson is a story about author's life and experiences. His experiences felt very human and genuine. The ups and downs in his life were crushing, specially the economic hardships felt relatable. Author's life is about resilience, healing and hope.

[Sophiya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book by Anselm Ezemson is deeply emotional. Author shares his life journey, his struggles, search for belonging. He opens about up about uncomfortable moments, longing to fit in. The writing is so honest and real, simply but beautifully expressed thoughts.

[Shubhadarshani · Rating 5 out of 5]

From this book,I got to learn about Nigerian culture and people. Author beautifully talked about them. Despite tremendous challenges, Nigerian people have incredible resilience, warmth and strength. Their kindness really shines through from author's writing and it has stuck with me.