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The Invisible Hand - A Providential Life Journey
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781735967967
Publisher: King's Daughter
Published: Dec 13 2025
Pages: 310
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.81 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Invisible Hand is the story of the historic life journey of an audacious, young man tracing his journey from a simple childhood in colonial Nigeria to becoming one of Africa's leading geologists and acclaimed scientists.
Growing up as the oldest child of a polygamous family, the author pursued the dream of an education that led him far, across many lands and beyond continents away from home. This story tells the unique perspective of a young African man unexpectedly thrust into Jim-Crow America, in his quest for a college education. It details how he navigates through the unique challenges of that time before returning to Nigeria to help the country rebuild post-civil war.
Along the way, he encountered many challenges, but he faced them all with fortitude, grace, good humor, and a strong faith that would guide him along the way, and a divine power showing up for him in the most serendipitous ways - The Invisible Hand.
This intriguing, moving, amusing and ultimately inspiring memoir celebrates Professor Akpati's life journey and shows us all how faith in providence can turn disaster into triumph in the most unexpected ways.
What sets this story apart is the simplicity of language and style utilized by the author. The intricacy of the details embedded in the story provided a deep insight into the lifestyle and culture of the society where the story was set. The Invisible Hand's story content is relatable and as such would appeal to people of all ages and societies. Finally, the author's interjection of humor keeps the narration light-hearted and a pleasant read.
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