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Chimamanda Adichie's stories of Africa and America

Broadcast: Midmorning, 06/14/2010, 10:06 a.m.

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Acclaimed writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie writes about the cultural collision faced by Nigerians living in America and Africa. A product of both worlds herself, Adichie skewers the stereotypes cherished on both sides of the Atlantic.

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  • Chimamanda Adichie: Author whose newest book of stories is called "The Thing Around Your Neck." The New Yorker recently chose her as one of 20 young writers worth watching.

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