I grew up in the city, with concrete sidewalks and tarred roads, and for me, the village was an endless adventure.
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Helon Habila is a Nigerian/USA author. He teaches creative writing at George Mason University in Virginia, USA. He is the author of four novels includ... ing Oil on Water and Travellers.
I grew up in the city, with concrete sidewalks and tarred roads, and for me, the village was an endless adventure.