The father of Cambilia, the heroine of Chimamanda Adichie’s bestseller, is a wealthy philanthropist, a fighter against corruption, and a fanatical Catholic. However, his love for God turns into nothing but domestic tyranny, fear, and violence for his wife and children. Only when Cambilia ends up staying at her welcoming aunt’s home does she understand that there can be a different kind of love and a different kind of life… The unique lilac hibiscus bush becomes a symbol of spiritual liberation.