CNN anchor Zain Asher's memoir pays tribute to her mother's resilience in raising four successful children amidst tragedy.

Obiajulu Ejiofor faces devastating news after a fatal car crash claims her husband or son. In "Where the Children Take Us," Zain E. Asher recounts her widowed immigrant mother's struggle in South London. Obiajulu employs tough-love parenting against poverty, crime, and prejudice, guiding her children toward unexpected achievements: a CNN anchor, Oscar-nominated actor, doctor, and entrepreneur.

The family's Nigerian techniques, born in wartime, lead them to London, where fresh challenges arise. Obiajulu, a single mother, refuses defeat, cultivating a family book club, pasting Black success stories, and nurturing growth through classics and discipline.

This memoir portrays a woman who survived adversity, from war-torn Africa to Buckingham Palace, embodying strength and love. "Where the Children Take Us" encapsulates an unwavering journey of perseverance.

This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

This is an inspirational account of a family trying to climb the ladder of success through tragedy and adversity.

I couldn’t really relate to the story as it seems very far away from any situation I’ve been in but was very interested in the family’s outcome.

I admired the protagonist’s mother, an obviously strong woman.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for gifting me this arc in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

A quick and easy read that I found myself picking up after a long day to unwind. The characters are beautifully written and I came to love them within the first few pages and was rooting for them all the way to the end. At times I wanted to stop reading because I just wanted the experience to go on for longer.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. Just wow. This is easily one of the best memoirs I have ever read. I feel deeply inspired by the story of Zain Asher and her family, and I'm sure I'll be reading it again soon as I get my hands on a hard copy.

I’m a bit of a fan of Zain Asher and always find her so eloquent and engaging so was quite excited to receive an early copy of this. The book was absolutely gripping and a truly compelling read. Page after page showed just how much belief and resilience the family has. Cannot recommend this highly enough.