Publisher's Synopsis
Nneka who lost her husband few months after the birth of their son Arinze, was accused by the younger brother of her husband of killing her husband through witchcraft. She was found guilty by the council of elders and ostracized to an evil forest to die with her infant son. After passing through the horrors of the night in the evil forest, she came across a people who accepted them and gave them a new lease of life.Nneka went through a lot of suffering and pain to give him a bright future through giving him sound training. At the youthful age of nineteen, Arinze had already become famous for the wrestling prowess which he displayed during the contest championed by those within his age bracket.Like the yam tendril, Arinze grew into a handsome and hardworking young man. He was loved by all and sundry because of his peaceful comportment and good manners.Despite loosing his father at a very tender age, he didn't see it as a reason to become wild and uncontrollable rather he was always used as a good example by the villagers. Arinze, a typical African boy struggles his way through life after he lost his father at a very tender age. Traditionally, he assumed responsibility as the head of the family, taking care of himself and his mother. Despite all the hardship, cruel mockery and trials he passed through, he persevered till one faithful day, fate smiled at him and blessed him with the good of the land.
