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Stories That Shape Us: Dr. Egbe on War, Family, and the Power of Dialogue
Stories That Shape Us: Dr. Egbe on War, Family, and the Power of Dialogue
In this episode of Pages To Impact, we sit down with Dr. Chinyere Emmanuel Egbe, professor and author, to dive deep into his lived experiences during the Nigerian Civil War and the lessons of resilience, dialogue, and community. Dr. Egbe shares not only his personal journey but also explores national identity, loss, forgiveness, and the importance of family during adversity.
Key Takeaways:
* Dr. Egbe’s upbringing in colonial and post-independence Nigeria, and how nation-building shaped his perspective.
* His family’s near escape from tragedy during the war and the powerful story of survival.
* The essential role of culture, family unity, and community support in overcoming war’s darkest moments.
* The misconceptions about the Nigerian Civil War—why it wasn’t merely a tribal or religious conflict, but a deeply political one with complex motivations.
* Dr. Egbe’s thoughts on impartiality as both a survivor and historian, and the importance of fact-based storytelling.
* Reflections on the responsibility of leaders versus the suffering of ordinary people.
* Dr. Egbe’s hard-won belief: "Ask, what’s in it for me, before being drawn into conflict," and why dialogue is always preferable to war.
* His message for young people on the necessity of upholding rules and seeking peace in the face of division.
* A preview of Dr. Egbe’s ongoing work and his passion for objective history and the lessons leaders and citizens alike should heed.
Resources & Links Mentioned:
* Dr. Chinyere Emmanuel Egbe’s book (available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble—search for his name and "For the Elephants")
* Facebook page for the book with over 11,000 followers
Subscribe:Stay inspired by more transformative conversations. Subscribe to Pages To Impact on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorites.
#PagesToImpact #DialogueNotDivision #HistoryMatters #DrEgbe #Nigeria #FamilyResilience #PeaceThroughUnderstanding
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therealimpact.substack.com
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In this episode of Pages To Impact, we sit down with Dr. Chinyere Emmanuel Egbe, professor and author, to dive deep into his lived experiences during the Nigerian Civil War and the lessons of resilience, dialogue, and community. Dr. Egbe shares not only his personal journey but also explores national identity, loss, forgiveness, and the importance of family during adversity.
Key Takeaways:
* Dr. Egbe’s upbringing in colonial and post-independence Nigeria, and how nation-building shaped his perspective.
* His family’s near escape from tragedy during the war and the powerful story of survival.
* The essential role of culture, family unity, and community support in overcoming war’s darkest moments.
* The misconceptions about the Nigerian Civil War—why it wasn’t merely a tribal or religious conflict, but a deeply political one with complex motivations.
* Dr. Egbe’s thoughts on impartiality as both a survivor and historian, and the importance of fact-based storytelling.
* Reflections on the responsibility of leaders versus the suffering of ordinary people.
* Dr. Egbe’s hard-won belief: "Ask, what’s in it for me, before being drawn into conflict," and why dialogue is always preferable to war.
* His message for young people on the necessity of upholding rules and seeking peace in the face of division.
* A preview of Dr. Egbe’s ongoing work and his passion for objective history and the lessons leaders and citizens alike should heed.
Resources & Links Mentioned:
* Dr. Chinyere Emmanuel Egbe’s book (available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble—search for his name and "For the Elephants")
* Facebook page for the book with over 11,000 followers
Subscribe:Stay inspired by more transformative conversations. Subscribe to Pages To Impact on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorites.
#PagesToImpact #DialogueNotDivision #HistoryMatters #DrEgbe #Nigeria #FamilyResilience #PeaceThroughUnderstanding
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therealimpact.substack.com