The Place Beyond Her Dreams

"We are most courageous at our weakest; when we believe we have faced what we fear the most and have nothing more to lose."

Set against the backdrop of two warring towns, Oby Aligwekwe's Young Adult debut-told from the viewpoint of her main character-is inspired by her West African heritage, fables, and spiritual beliefs. Ona's journey reveals the power of choice, the true source of happiness, and, most importantly, the transformation one must go through to realize and eventually occupy thei...