Uzodinma Iweala Books in Order

Separated from his family by war in an unnamed West African country, Agu becomes a child soldier under a brutal commander. His narration follows the collision between childhood memories, coercion, violence, and the struggle to retain his humanity.

Uzodinma Iweala meets Nigerians whose lives are shaped by HIV/AIDS, including patients, health workers, and families. This nonfiction account moves beyond portrayals of catastrophe to explore stigma, relationships, and everyday efforts to understand the epidemic.

Niru, a gifted Nigerian American student in Washington, DC, keeps his sexuality hidden from his conservative parents. When his father discovers the truth, Niru and his friend Meredith struggle with identity, family expectations, and their changing relationship.