The Chibok Girls: The Boko Haram Kidnappings and Islamist Militancy in Nigeria

Synopsis

Acclaimed Novelist Helon Habila, Who Grew Up In Northern Nigeria, Returned To Chibok And Gained Intimate Access To The Families Of The Kidnapped To Offer A Devastating Account Of A Tragedy That Stunned The World. With Compassion And A Deep Understanding Of The Historical Context, Habila Tells The Stories Of The Girls And The Anguish Of Their Parents; Chronicles The Rise Of Boko Haram And The Nigerian Government's Inept Response; And Captures The Indifference Of The Media And The International Community Whose Attention Has Long Moved On. Employing A Fiction Writer's Sensibility And A Journalist's Curiosity, The Chibok Girls Provides Poignant Portraits Of Everyday Nigerians Whose Lives Have Been Transformed By Extremist Forces. Habila Illuminates The Long History Of Colonialism--and Unmasks Cultural And Religious Dynamics--that Gave Rise To The Conflicts That Have Ravaged The Region To This Day. -- Publisher's Description Part 1-chibok : 1. Professor Americana -- 2. The Day After They Took The Girls -- 3. A History Of Violence -- Part 2.-inside Boko Haram Heartland : 4. Gombe -- 5. Maiduguri -- Part 3-return To Chibok : 6. Waiting For The Girls -- 7. America -- 8. The Day They Took Us -- Acknowledgments -- Further Reading -- Notes. Helon Habila. Includes Bibliographical References.