LIVING TWO WORLDS

About the Book

The book started by narrating how Dika, Helen’s father, managed to escape from Jos, in the Northern Nigeria, during the Ibo massacre of 1966 that led to the Biafran war, which lasted three years. He had nine children and the third was Helen. Helen had the privilege to live in the United States at the age of 42. Helen recounts her experiences adjusting to the new world and she compares it with the old.

About the Author

At 58 I just completed a nursing program and had worked as a certified nursing assistant while doing the program. Since my arrival I have done several jobs that include working as substitute teacher, hair braiding and became a certified teacher in Biology and Chemistry. I had been a science teacher in Nigeria for 15 years. I just thought that I should write a book to air my views. At first, I did not know how to go about it but when I came across a book that encouraged me to just write what I could, I started by exploring my journals. AuthorHouse played a great role by editing. I will encourage anyone to do what I did because baby steps could grow to giant steps in the future. I love to read Biographies of great people. I have read about ten American Presidents and other world leaders. Caring for people gives me pleasure; I could work hours on end without getting tired. While teaching I went back home to visit with my mother each year and the last time I visited she died two weeks after I left her. She told me that I would be a good nurse. I am blessed with four children, two daughters, and two sons, the youngest is 27. I also have three lovely grand children.