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Running
I’ve got an ancestor on my back.
Arit is a young woman, growing up in a home that balances two different worlds. On the TV, a preacher speaks of a God who looks nothing like her—back in her bedroom, the spirit of an ancestor speaks of a life that can never be Arit’s.
Running by Itoro Udofia tells the story of a first generation Nigerian-American, straddling the line between present and past, the life Arit wants, and the life others want for her.
Arit is a young woman, growing up in a home that balances two different worlds. On the TV, a preacher speaks of a God who looks nothing like her—back in her bedroom, the spirit of an ancestor speaks of a life that can never be Arit’s.
Running by Itoro Udofia tells the story of a first generation Nigerian-American, straddling the line between present and past, the life Arit wants, and the life others want for her.
50 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2018
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August 24, 2018Our upcoming short story!
December 5, 2018
Amazing - what a wonderful writer.
October 19, 2018
I highly recommend this read! Itoro is a beautiful and highly descriptive storyteller and captivates the reader right from the beginning. I really enjoyed getting to know the main character, Arit, and learning about her passions, fears and resilience. This story touches on so many important and powerful topics that deserve your attention! It keeps me wanting more. Itoro Udofia is definitely someone to keep an eye on! Inspiring work.
October 15, 2018
Running is a piercing read. Itoro's writing is fluid and honest. There is an obvious vulnerability in the work that draws you in to Arit's character. There is a matter of fact honesty in the way that she bares her pain and indignation that is refreshing. It left me wanting more!
June 7, 2020
Itoro's Running shows a unique experience of the Nigerian-American girl becoming a woman. She manages to capture culture, ancestors, and the exploration of identity in nuanced magical ways. We need more stories like this one.
September 10, 2018
Anyone can dance for an eternity—but to live here on earth—that’s not a task for the weak-willed.
October 18, 2018
This is a beautiful novella. The story is a compelling one: The daughter of Nigerian immigrants struggles to balance her family history, her New England reality, her mother's rigid Christianity, and the teenage ancestor talking in her ear. Even more compelling are Udofia's creative and often startling turns of phrase. I'm looking forward to reading more from this incredibly talented writer.
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