Nyumbani: An African Travel Memoir

 

Book Summary

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RAKINA, AKA Adrienne White, is evacuated from her job as a nurse educator in Uganda at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Her travel memoir takes the reader back to her adolescent search for identity and belonging, a search that led to her first trip to Africa at age 15. Having felt like a misfit most of her life, she longs for a place she can call home.​

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In Nyumbani, Swahili for "home," the author transports readers across twelve African nations over a 50-year period. The memoir is filled with stories that are humorous, engaging, astounding, and culturally enriching. Readers will be inspired by the author’s journey, her courage, and her resilience during the numerous challenging and teachable moments presented throughout the book. The author concludes by offering personal reflections on the true essence of home.