Running Between Trees

Gogo C. Okeke

Oct 2023 · Golden Girl Press

About this ebook

Samira, a budding psychologist, is on her way to becoming the next Dr. Phil—or at least equally famous. Except that when confronted with the reality of choosing a career path, her ripe hunger for greatness conflicts with the spirit of the helping profession.

Balancing a long-distance relationship with her high school sweetheart in Nigeria and pressure to excel in her new home, she faces a life-changing dilemma. Should she stay in America, chasing the immigrant dream, or return home to be with her love interest, who might be drawn to her best friend?

Running Between Trees follows the identity crisis of an immigrant daughter while exploring the nuances of leaving one’s home in pursuit of American opportunities.

About the author

Gogo Okeke is a therapist in women's services ranging from perinatal to reproductive mental health. Prior to that she worked with parents of sick infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and deaf children with developmental disabilities. She also wrote editorials for the Pittsburgh Ave West magazine on a variety of subjects.

Originally from Nigeria, she now lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with its cold winters and countless bridges. She enjoys karaoke with family, miniature cooking shows, and debating the complexities of human behavior.