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Risa's story begins in the vibrant heart of Ghana, where community is everything, secrets rarely stay hidden, and childhood is shaped by both love and absence. Raised by extended family while her parents searched for a better future abroad, she learns early how to adapt, survive, and carry burdens far beyond her years. But survival comes at a cost. From heartbreaking experiences that test her resilience, to migration across continents, complicated family dynamics, toxic relationships, motherhood, marriage, and the relentless pursuit of success, Risa's journey is one of courage, reinvention, and self-discovery. As she navigates love that wounds, ambitions that refuse to quieten, and the weight of being the strong one for everyone else, she is forced to confront a powerful question, how much of yourself can you give away before you lose sight of who you are? Richly woven with humour, heartbreak, cultural identity, family bonds, personal growth, and hard-won wisdom, The Life She Owed Herself is a moving and unforgettable story about finding your voice, reclaiming your worth, and building a life on your own terms. For anyone who has ever struggled, started over, loved deeply, dreamed bigger, or wondered whether there is more waiting for them on the other side of adversity, this novel is a powerful reminder that sometimes the greatest journey is the one that leads you back to yourself.

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