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Once a year, Mr. Sola visits this industrious village to enjoy colorful dancing, eat great Nigerian foods, and buy a finely crafted gift for his beloved wife. Little Kimi is so excited about the party, she asked her parents if they too could attend. Kemi's father, a proud fruit peddler knows they have nothing fancy enough to sale at the gift buying party, so they decide to give, Mr. Sola, a unique gift not made with hands. When the artisan neighbors find out what the happy family has done for Mr. Sola, they make the family the laughing stock of the village.

An African American grandmother gives the gift of wisdom to her beloved granddaughter through Letters from My Grandmother: Wisdom of Ages. In this inspiring memoir, Dr. Sharona Johnson journals her journey through life's labyrinth with conceptualized letters in memory of her grandmother's teachings. This book is a powerful memoir rooted in adages and symbolic life lessons from A-Z evoking nostalgia and leads the listener on a journey of introspection and mindfulness.