SELF MADE
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Last published Mon, May 26, 2025
Self Made is the emotional journey of Juniper Mark, a young girl thrust into the harsh realities of life after the loss of her beloved mother. Navigating abandonment, grief, and displacement, Juniper must find her voice in a world that rarely offers comfort. Through faith, resilience, and the guiding hands of unexpected mentors, she transforms from a broken child into a determined young woman with a dream-to become a lawyer and speak for the silenced. Set against the backdrop of 1980s Nigeria, Self Made is a powerful coming-of-age story of loss, love, and the slow, steady rise of purpose.
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