A Good Name

A Nigerian immigrant's quest for a perfect life clashes with a young woman's dreams in this poignant cultural fiction.
Twelve years in America and Eziafa Okereke has nothing to show for it. Desperate to re-write his story, Eziafa returns to Nigeria to find a woman he can mold to his taste. Eighteen-year-old Zina has big dreams. An arranged marriage to a much older man isn't one of them. Trapped by family expectations, Zina marries Eziafa, moves to Houston, and trains as a nurse.

Buffeted by a series of disillusions, the couple stagger through a turbulent marriage until Zina decides to change the rules of engagement. Will Zina find the strength to break free and forge her own path, or will she remain bound by tradition and expectations? A Good Name explores the complexities of cultural identity, family obligations, and the search for personal fulfillment in a world of shifting values. Perfect for readers of immigrant stories and women's fiction.