“The story of triumph; a tale of success; and indeed, the account of a serial survivor who can be empirically verified… a charming book which could quite easily, be made into a movie.”

Nimi Briggs, OON, HLR.

Professor Emeritus and Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt

“Gripping from the first page. Anikpo’s narrative has the raw power of a great cinematic epic, detailing miraculous escapes and extraordinary academic dedication.”

Sarah L. Kendi

Literary Critic, The African Review

“A historically vital document. Professor Anikpo provides an unflinching, granular view of surviving the Nigerian Civil War and the subsequent challenges of nation-building.”

Dr. Adewale Olufemi

Fulbright Scholar & Professor of African History, Johns Hopkins University

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