My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles: The Amazing True Story of One Boy's Journey from Refugee to Chess Champion by Tanitoluwa Adewumi

My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles: The Amazing True Story of One Boy's Journey from Refugee to Chess Champion

Tanitoluwa Adewumi

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2020 (editions)

nonfiction memoir emotional slow-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)

This book is a perfect fit for readers who appreciate inspiring true stories of resilience, perseverance, and the transformative power of hope, as it chronicles the remarkable journey of a young refugee who overcomes incredible obstacles to achieve greatness through his passion for chess.

Description

Tani and his family's story begins amid Boko Haram's reign of terror in their native country of Nigeria as they become targets for capture and killing. Their miraculous escape takes them to a New York City homeless shelter, where they wait to be g...

Read more

Community Reviews

4.18
based on 46 reviews

Moods

inspiring: 100%

emotional: 66%

hopeful: 66%

informative: 66%

funny: 33%

lighthearted: 33%

reflective: 33%


Pace

66% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Content Warnings

This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!

If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at support@thestorygraph.com to request the content warning form.

Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more