Official Review: Nigeria: The 'Giant'... by Dele Owolowo

Prince Chime · Post by **Prince Chime** » 22 Jun 2020, 17:09

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Nigeria: The 'Giant'..." by Dele Owolowo.]

4 out of 4 stars

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In this simple to read and understand historical fiction Nigeria: The “Giant”… by Dele Owolowo, the role Nigeria the acclaimed “Giant of Africa” plays in how the rest of the world view the Black race goes through a comprehensive diagnosis. In the end, the reader is left to choose whether the “Giant” has played her role effectively or not.

The book tries to answer the question: what makes for a nation's relevance and recognition in the world at large? Are relevance and recognition akin to largeness in population or tied to some other issue of greater importance? This book without holding back did a good job to spell it out.

Before I go further, Nigeria: The “Giant”… by Dele Owolowo receives a four out of four stars rating from me because it seemed professionally edited, and I found less than five errors in it. The quality of research displayed, and the detailed referencing is worthy of commendation as well.

The book has six chapters, and every chapter has a title that tells you what to expect. It equally has six appendixes containing the articles from which citations were made. The author used dialogue throughout the book to convey his thoughts. This dialogue was between the author and a typical Nigerian who had a tough time agreeing with the author’s perspectives per time. This was what I liked most about the book. I found it interesting because the reader acted as the third person in the dialogue, and there was the decision about whose opinion was to be agreed with at some point.

The questions put forth by Dele Owolowo were truly thought-provoking. One such question was “If one talks about pride in a country, the question now is, pride in what — in the country's existence or its achievements?” He equally pointed out that the imminent extermination of the Black race is possible if things remain the way they are. This was a bit difficult to agree with at first, but as references were drawn from similar extermination of some races in time past, I couldn't help but agree with him. I won’t fail to say that every chapter of this book plunged me into critical thinking at one point or another. This was because the multitude of verifiable facts presented by the author was simply overwhelming.

Nigeria: The “Giant”… is a wake-up call to all Africans, but Nigerians in particular. I found no use of profanity in this book, therefore it is a good read for all. I recommend it with a sense of urgency to every African and especially my fellow Nigerians as we are fast losing our place among fellow African nations. At the time of writing this review, I found nothing worthy to be disliked about Nigeria: The “Giant”… by Dele Owolowo.

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Michael40 · Post by **Michael40** » 25 Jun 2020, 12:01

Great review! The wake-up call is all that is needed. Really, the author understands what it means to be blessed with a place in the world. I lose my heart to his personality and the way the book is written. "Giant", yes we are. Everyone is.

Dayodiola · Post by **Dayodiola** » 25 Jun 2020, 15:58

Nigeria, a nation with possibilities but purged with a lot of inequalities.
Great review.

Adrianna Melillo · Post by **Adrianna Melillo** » 25 Jun 2020, 16:57

I love this idea of presenting an argument and allowing the reader to decide for themselves where they lie. A book that leads to deeper thinking over and over is always a worthwhile read. I will certainly have to check this out; thanks for a great review!

Elvis Best · Post by **Elvis Best** » 25 Jun 2020, 17:38

It's hard to see African countries lose their pride and place in the world. I believe this is a wake up call to all African countries to sit up. Thanks for the great review.

Post by **Ngozi Onyibor** » 25 Jun 2020, 17:49

I like that the author seems to have credible arguments to support his views. I'm curious about his proposed solutions to Nigeria's problems. Your review is interesting and succinct.

Prince Chime · Post by **Prince Chime** » 25 Jun 2020, 18:30

Michelle Fred wrote: ↑25 Jun 2020, 17:49 I like that the author seems to have credible arguments to support his views. I'm curious about his proposed solutions to Nigeria's problems. Your review is interesting and succinct.

His arguments were laddened with verifiable facts some of which I checked. This was amongst the things I loved about the book. Thanks for stopping to leave a comment.

Prince Chime · Post by **Prince Chime** » 25 Jun 2020, 18:32

Ekabajong wrote: ↑25 Jun 2020, 17:38 It's hard to see African countries lose their pride and place in the world. I believe this is a wake up call to all African countries to sit up. Thanks for the great review.

Yes, we have to sit up. The continent of Africa is super blessed but lag in many areas. Thanks for stopping by and commenting

Prince Chime · Post by **Prince Chime** » 25 Jun 2020, 18:34

amelillo2 wrote: ↑25 Jun 2020, 16:57 I love this idea of presenting an argument and allowing the reader to decide for themselves where they lie. A book that leads to deeper thinking over and over is always a worthwhile read. I will certainly have to check this out; thanks for a great review!

You should really check it out. I enjoyed every bit of the book. Thanks for stopping to leave a comment.

Prince Chime · Post by **Prince Chime** » 25 Jun 2020, 18:35

Dayodiola wrote: ↑25 Jun 2020, 15:58 Nigeria, a nation with possibilities but purged with a lot of inequalities.
Great review.

Your comment leaves me speechless.

Prince Chime · Post by **Prince Chime** » 25 Jun 2020, 18:37

Michael40 wrote: ↑25 Jun 2020, 12:01 Great review! The wake-up call is all that is needed. Really, the author understands what it means to be blessed with a place in the world. I lose my heart to his personality and the way the book is written. "Giant", yes we are. Everyone is.

The wake-up call is truly needed. Thanks for stopping by and commenting

Rubbi · Post by **Rubbi** » 25 Jun 2020, 19:40

The author seems to have written an incredible piece that will serve as a wake up call. Brilliant review too.

Miks_solon · Post by **Miks_solon** » 25 Jun 2020, 20:57

Wow such a relevant theme. Thanks for your review it piqued my interest in reading it. Research and credibility of the book is a big point for me. I'd love to read this.

Prince Chime · Post by **Prince Chime** » 25 Jun 2020, 22:05

Rubbi wrote: ↑25 Jun 2020, 19:40 The author seems to have written an incredible piece that will serve as a wake up call. Brilliant review too.

Incredible would be only trying to make light of what was written. It's mind boggling.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

Prince Chime · Post by **Prince Chime** » 25 Jun 2020, 22:06

Miks_solon wrote: ↑25 Jun 2020, 20:57 Wow such a relevant theme. Thanks for your review it piqued my interest in reading it. Research and credibility of the book is a big point for me. I'd love to read this.

The research components of the book was one that I couldn't put away. It was simply excellent.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.