{"product_id":"circumtrauma-9781552455128","title":"Circumtrauma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom one of Africa’s most acclaimed writers, poetry about the Nigeria-Biafra war\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone carries a piece of the war within them: what happens when we neglect to consider each individual’s story? \u003cspan\u003eThe Nigeria-Biafra War (1967–70) erupted when the southeastern region of Nigeria, known as Biafra, declared independence. It was a major conflict; however, this war remains largely absent from official historical accounts. While victims have passed down their experiences across generations, the official silence and the dominance of narratives from larger ethnic groups have perpetuated stereotypes that diminish the suffering of some victims. The differing narratives that are absent from history books continue to divide and polarize social groups within Nigeria and beyond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeaving together cut-ups and redactions from personal narratives, historical accounts, and reflections on the enduring impact of war, and with raw language and searing imagery, the poems in \u003ci\u003eCircumtrauma\u003c\/i\u003e grapple with loss, resilience, and the search for healing amidst the fractures of deep-seated divisions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection compels readers to confront the profound and often-silenced complexities of history, the intergenerational weight of inherited suffering, and the urgent need to acknowledge the diverse experiences and perspectives of all those impacted by the tragedy of war. It is a testament to the enduring power of art to bear witness to the human condition, offering a path towards healing and reconciliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jumoke Verissimo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48308091289851,"sku":"9781552455128","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781552455128.jpg?v=1772484743","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/circumtrauma-9781552455128","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}