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4.5
Binti is an essential character to read about, period. I am so impressed, grateful, and humbled. Please, please read this book. It needs to be read by so many, for so many reasons. This book was beyond a great read, it was both a journey of reading, and a journey of self. I am beyond thrilled to have read this brilliantly conceived series. It has so much to offer. It is a tale that I will keep with me, for all of time. When you read this series, you will understand.For me, Binti is that in us which seeks to learn, to understand the truths that are at the core of life, to truly know herself. For me, she is a beautiful representation of our higher self. That which is attainable for all of us. Yet like all things worthy of striving for, there is a cost. It is pushing oneself beyond that which we have been taught, using prior teachings to seek for ourselves. Opening, shedding a portion of self to make way for that which we deem worthy to add to ourselves. This is beauty of growth.Thus, the real wisdom we can attain through the gain and true, untainted understanding of this sought knowledge is both a comfort, yet a journey that is life-long. Binti, as most, fights for her wisdom through her insecurities, those who will try to doubt, and feed fears. Her unwavering faith in love is an excellent testament to the power of both faith and love. Giving these things to others, teaching faith, love, and hard-earned knowledge that includes all is a blessing to all.I, with great respect, wish to thank Nnedi Okorafor for all that she's inspired in me through my interpretation of this book, series, and her other works. I feel truly humbled by her wisdom, and await the coming of her future works with gratitude.As Always, I Wish Happy Reads to All from the Unapologetic Book Junkie ?!
