Publisher's Synopsis
As Amina grew older, she couldn't help but wonder about the man who had left them behind. What had become of her father? Why had he chosen to leave his flesh and blood? These questions, like the unanswered whispers of the wind through the acacia trees, lingered in the background of her thoughts.
In secondary school, Amina is known as a diligent student. Her grades are among the best in her class, and her teachers often praise her dedication and hard work. She is a good girl, always staying away from trouble. But as Amina ventured into her adolescent years, life in the village began to take on new shades of complexity. She was no longer that sick and fragile child. The world around her seemed to expand with each passing day. And then came Kwame. She was torn between her desire to maintain her good-girl image and her growing infatuation with Kwame. She knew her mother would disapprove of her new friendship, and that her dreams of going to university were at stake. But the pull of Kwame's charm was irresistible, and Amina found herself making choices she never thought she would.
