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Out of the Fire is the story of Ada, a young girl who survived and escaped the Nigerian Civil War in Biafra. She arrived in the UK with her English stepfather, Clint Topper, her mother, Charity Topper, and her two younger brothers, Billy and Ben. The story recounts the family's journey from Uli Airport in war-torn Biafra to their final arrival at Heathrow Airport in London. Ada's story is one of adjustment and survival in a new world - a world where peace reigns, food is plentiful, and children can be educated and play in a safe environment.
About the author
Joy Ozobia was born in Onitsha in Eastern Nigeria. She arrived in the UK in 1970 as a teenager in the company of her mother and English stepfather, after fleeing from the civil war in Biafra. Despite missing almost two and half years of formal education, Joy completed her education in England where she obtained a Diploma in Library and Education Studies, BA Hons degree in Sociology, M.Sc. in Marine Law and Policy, LLB in Law and the Solicitors Final Exams. She retired as a teacher after completing her PGCE and teaching for 10 years.
