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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "They love you until you start thinking for yourself" by Monica Omorodion Swaida.]

They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself by Monica Omorodion Swaida is the story of Monica, the third of nine children. Monica’s life as a child is laced with adventure, happiness, and a purpose to explore. At the age of 17, Monica began her adventure; she left her home country, Nigeria, for Poland without the knowledge of her parents or siblings. She headed on a curious adventure. Reaching Poland and knowing the severity of her quest and how hard it is to survive in a country you know very little about, she sought the help of her brother, who lives in Germany. Meeting her brother set the beginning of another industrious adventure for Monica; it wasn’t easy, but she was determined to succeed against all odds. Will she thrive on the new journey she embarks on? Will everything play out as she envisioned it to be? Read this inspiring tale of a young girl chasing her dreams relentlessly.
  
The book presents a compelling story of personal growth, resilience, entrepreneurship, family, and triumph against all odds. As a young immigrant, Monica faced countless challenges that tested her resolve and determination, but these challenges helped shape her and her quest for knowledge. The book's theme centers on resilience and open-mindedness, and this is well emphasized in how her traveling experience through various countries and experiencing different cultures has helped her break free from a one-dimensional perspective. Another beautiful part of her story that shows resilience and overcoming her hurdles is how, despite her fear of flying, she knew for her to solve her problem on the other side of the world she needed to fly; coupled with her mother's inspiring words to her, she knew she had to overcome her fear of flying. I love Monica’s perspective on things and how she looks at events in life from a perspective of wanting to know more and curiosity. She is a believer in human experiences and interpersonal relationships that transcend race, culture, color, or language. And that is well fleshed out in her argument about which race is higher; it was ranked: Whites, Asians, Hispanics, and Blacks. But why is it so? Humans shouldn’t be segregated based on their skin color or race. 
 
One of the book's strengths lies in the authentic tone employed; she writes with a tone that both carries her vulnerability and her strength, making it easy for the reader to relate to her experience and also stay engaged on her journey, thus making her development from a young teenage immigrant to an adult and a successful entrepreneur heartwarming and inspiring. I found her multi-dimensional thinking and inclusivity inspiring; she never believed she was disenfranchised, and this made it easy for her to be able to help others, especially teenagers as well. The story I relate to the most is that of a young boy named Independence. Independence just wanted to be independent but knew one should listen to the reason behind his choices, and this made him stray from his family. Monica listened to him and helped him out, and this helped him to start chasing his dreams again. Additionally, her ability to turn setbacks and challenges into a reason to forge ahead helped shape her as a person, making the book feel more inspiring.
  
There is nothing I dislike about the book, as the book deeply details her life from a child to an adult and her professional journey, as well as her stand on politics.
  
The book is exceptionally well edited, with clear narratives and smooth transitions between chapters. I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars as the author advocates for believing in oneself and one’s ability irrespective of the societal norms or constraints that try to hold us back, and your race, color, religion, or culture should never stop you from achieving your dream. This book is a memoir that deeply explores personal development, so I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in personal development and entrepreneurship.

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The title is long but one that speaks to me. I cannot imagine how it must feel like to leave everything you know, behind at such a young age. I am happy to read Monica could reach out to her brother in Germany, since family support is important. This must be a wonderful book about resilience. The travel stories must help to keep an open mind.

Great review! The second I read the title, my response was “YES! NOTHING BUT TRUTH HERE!” It immediately told me that there would be a massive reliability factor with this book, and it seems my hunch was right. That alone was enough to gain my interest.

I loved your review of They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself by Monica Omorodion Swaida. I can relate to coming from a large family. I think it definitely gives you a different outlook on life. Monica is strong willed, and I like the way she stated she would not change anything about her life because it made her the person she is today.

Monica's journey in They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself is so raw and inspiring. Her story reminds us of the power of resilience and the courage it takes to defy expectations and chase our dreams. Truly a must-read for anyone who’s ever felt held back by others' opinions. Congratulations on being BOTD!

They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself by Monica Omorodion Swaida is an inspiring memoir of resilience and personal growth. At 17, Monica leaves Nigeria for Poland, starting a difficult voyage of self-discovery and entrepreneurship. Despite cultural and personal obstacles, she follows her dreams with determination, fostering a world view that looks beyond racial and cultural divides. Her candid storytelling captured the way she grew from an immigrated young lady into a successful entrepreneur, affirming belief in oneself and resilience. In my opinion, I will highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in personal development. Grading this book by its message of overcoming society's constraints to achieve one's dreams. Congrats on BOTD

Monica must have been very courageous to leave her home town, Nigeria, to a new country, Poland. But how did things unfold? Did she succeed in her adventurous journey? How was life in Poland? Was she able to get the help she needed from her brother who was in Germany? If yes, how? will read the book to find out.

Wow, Monica sounds like an amazing character. It always nice to see someone stand up for themselves and fight for what they believe in, the fact that this happens to include heavy topics like racism only solidifies my point. The author seems really talented and I think their personal experiences might have helped shaped this story

Congrats on BOTD!
The uplifting autobiography They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself by Monica Omorodion Swaida is a testament to fortitude and self-improvement. When Monica departs Nigeria for Poland at the age of 17, she embarks on a challenging journey of self-discovery and business. Her unvarnished account of her journey from an immigrant young woman to a prosperous businesswoman affirmed individualism and fortitude.

Great review! I will never understand or condone young adults or children leaving their families without telling anyone. Can you imagine the anguish that the parents go through wondering where their children are? I applaud their perseverance to go out in the world and make something of themselves, but not at the expense of hurting their families.

Monica's story is inspiring especially because it encourages believing in oneself regardless of social norms or limitations that may be impediments, such as race, color, religion or culture. It is impressive that she had such an adventurous spirit at such a young age.

Reading this book was like a wake-up call for my soul. This book didn't just resonate; it *shifted* something in me. The author speaks so directly to that struggle between wanting to fit in and needing to be true to yourself. It reminded me that it's okay—and even necessary—to question the status quo. It left me feeling braver, more aligned with who I really am, and less afraid to live by my own rules.

This sounds like an inspiring book to bring better understanding of different cultures and races. Many people could learn from this book. Thank you for your review.

I really like how you captured Monica's inspiring and resilient spirit in your review! You did a great job highlighting her personal growth and the challenges she faced as a young immigrant.

I am strongly averse to that mindset that ostensibly says, "you have to leave a certain part of the world to another clime before you could succeed. Because it's apparently the reason those in certain parts of the world are ranked higher than others. That's one thing I passionately dislike about this book - it will encourage the run-away-from-home syndrome.