Aquarian Dawn: A Novel

The book "What You Think of Me Is None of My Business" is a young adult fiction novel that tells the story of Ada, a teenager who flees the civil war in Nigeria and comes to America in 1966, where she discovers the US counterculture movement and develops a drive for anti-war activism. She forges friendships with other nonconformist youth and seeks independence from her mother, love on her own terms, and sexual autonomy. College provides her with opportunities for academic success and personal experimentation, but also heartbreak. Despite loss and grief, Ada's heart becomes her true compass and guides her to become the leader and activist she has always been deep inside.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Publisher: Three Rooms Press

Winner of the INDIES Book of the Year for Young Adult Fiction!

Born in Nigeria and raised in America, Ebele Chizea's captivating debut novel follows the journey of teenager Ada and her mother as they escape the civil war in their West African home and arrive in America in 1966. Ada quickly immerses herself in the vibrant US counterculture movement, nurturing a passion for anti-war activism that she carries with her back to her hometown of Nabuka. However, her quest for self-discovery uncovers family secrets that threaten to upend her future plans.

While protesting the Vietnam War in America, Ada forms deep connections with fellow nonconformist youth, including Stacey, a free-spirited hippie, and Sal, a philosophical wanderer. As she seeks independence from her mother, pursues her own love, and asserts her sexual autonomy, Ada embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery. College becomes a platform for academic excellence, personal exploration, and the ultimate assertion of independence. However, it also brings heartache and grief.

Through her poignant prose and masterful storytelling, Chizea vividly portrays a young woman's struggle to find balance in her life and in herself as she navigates the physical and social boundaries between two distinct cultures. Ada's journey is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the power of one's heart to guide them toward their true destiny.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 140 x 209 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781953103253