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Postponed from the 11th to the 25th Join us for a discussion about Kate Bush, Hounds of Love. We’ll be running up that hill to next door records 2 Have a listen in advance so we have lots to chat about!

Come and join us every week day from 12.45pm - 2.45pm. Classes for levels elementary to upper-intermediate (A1+ - B2+) Improve your fluency, listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary with our friendly classes. No payment needed - the classes are **completely free** because the teachers are training with a University of Cambridge accredited program. Join us at 24 Great Chapel St, London, W1F 8FS Take the level test in advance for more information about classes for your level (link to the level test: https://forms.gle/mn3hqUgo3BRLyAUi7) and wait for up to one business day for more information. OR Come 15 minutes early on your first day to do a quick speaking test and find your classroom. See you soon!

A **smaller, quieter, and less rushed** edition of THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS. At TEiP DEEP, we have the chance to spend a whole hour and a half on **one thought experiment**, exploring different perspectives, coming up with new questions, listening and learning from one another. **How it works:** \- We split into small groups for each chapter of the thought experiment \(3\-4\)\. \- We shuffle every 25 mins to meet new people and change things up\. \- And at the end we'll have a brief group reflection\, sharing ideas and insights \- this will be lightly facilitated to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak if they want to \(no pressure\)\. Some simple ground rules to keep our conversation the best it can be: * respect for one another’s perspectives, beliefs, time (etc.) * confidentiality of personal stories * own your perspective * you don’t have to talk if you don’t want to. Our aim is the same as our bigger Thought Experiments in Pubs meetups: **a chance to meet and talk at about meaningful, thought provoking things**. Although we’ll be going a bit ‘deeper’, we’ll keep the intention to have an enjoyable evening, with good humour and fun. Places are limited to 15-20 people and tickets are £5. Please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend so that someone else can have your place. **Who should come:** Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in Philosophy, it is about *doing* philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality...etc. etc.... **Where we'll meet:** The Fitzroy Tavern in Fitzrovia. The nearest Tube stations are Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road. Looking forward to meeting & talking with you :-) **[WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D13LHw5BV3rEtUtO3ORklC)** \- stay in the loop **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/thoughtexperimentsinpubs/)** \- see what we look like **[FACEBOOK](www.facebook.com/thoughtexperimentsinpub)** \- ditto **[WEBSITE](www.alltogether.one)** \- sign up to the newsletter\, support\, & feed back \*\*[ALTERNATIVE PLATFORM FOR TICKETS](https://tribeirl.com/thought-experiments-in-pubs) \- tribe\*\* #philosophyinpubs #inclusivity #openmindedness #deepdive #TEiPdeep

Join us for a transformative online tappling workshop where we'll explore how to align with love in all areas of your life. Welcome To [Tailor Matched](https://api.wearexapp.com/promoter/events/manage/www.tailormatched.com "https://api.wearexapp.com/promoter/events/manage/www.tailormatched.com")\- your home of deep emotional\, sexual and intellectual connection\. Our Dating & Relationship Coach Sophie French will be hosting a very gorgeous, gentle, grounding 50 minute tapping workshop for individuals who are open to love and want to feel calmer, more connected to themselves, and less activated by dating and relationships. ***[Book Your Ticket Here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-to-love-a-free-tapping-workshop-tickets-1982772588186?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)*** If dating and relationships have been bringing up anxiety, fear of rejection, overthinking, or old emotional patterns, this session offers a space to slow down, soften, and reconnect inward. We matchmakers and relationship coaches at Tailor Matched know all too well how modern dating and relationships can stir up a deep sense of uncertainty in us as humans. Ambiguity, mixed signals, rejection, and the pressure to be chosen can activate old fears, nervous system responses, and protective patterns - often without us realising it. This workshop is designed to gently ease that activation by creating a sense of internal safety and self-connection, helping you meet dating and relationships from a calmer, more grounded place. By soothing the nervous system and releasing old emotional charge, the intention is to support you in aligning more deeply to love - within yourself first, and then with others. Rather than analysing dating or trying to “fix” yourself, this workshop is about regulating your nervous system and aligning internally to love - so you can relate to others from a place of safety, presence, and self-worth. The experience is calming and experiential, guided through EFT tapping, embodiment, and self-connection, with minimal talking or cognitive processing. **️ The intention of this workshop is to support you in:** Creating a sense of safety and connection within yourself before seeking it with another Calming the nervous system around dating, rejection, and uncertainty Releasing dating anxiety, overthinking, and fear of not being chosen Letting go of old stories, past disappointments, and protective armour Reconnecting to self-worth, openness, and emotional availability Feeling grounded, confident, and present when meeting or relating to others **️ Who This Is For** This workshop is for you if you: Feel anxious, activated, or discouraged when dating Notice old patterns or fears showing up in relationships Want dating to feel calmer, safer, and more embodied Are open to love but want to approach it from self-connection rather than pressure Prefer a gentle, nervous-system-led experience No previous tapping experience is required. ** Practical Details** Length: 50-minute live online session Format: Guided tapping workshop Who It’s Led By: Dating Coach Sophie French of Tailor Matched What You’ll Need: A quiet space, comfortable seating, and an open mind Our hope is that you leave this experience feeling like a calmer, more connected version of yourself - one who is more present, open, and anchored in a deep knowing and strong sense of self with connection to heart, mind ad body. When your inner world feels safer and steadier, love and life can be met with greater ease, clarity, and trust. This is an invitation to carry that grounded connection with you, not just into dating, but into the way you relate to yourself and the world around you. See you there, much love, Team Tailor Matched x **About Miss** [Sophie](https://www.instagram.com/sophiefrench.co/ "https://www.instagram.com/sophiefrench.co/") French can help you identify and release the unique blocks you have to love, so you’re no longer repeating patterns that don’t serve you. You'll learn simple shifts to understand and rewire your mind and heart for the love you long for - and finally see how much more influence you have over your love life than you’ve ever been told. You don’t need another app. You don’t need to “try harder.” You don’t need to shrink yourself, play games, or settle.

This Meet Up is a chance to practice speaking English while meeting new people and making new friends from all over the world. The classes are fun, friendly and informal and we cover a variety of topics. I correct you and give you help with grammar and vocabulary as we go, so you can improve as you speak. I look forward to welcoming you and having a good conversation with you in English soon! TO FIND US: The class is in the CAFÉ on the FIRST FLOOR of the library. In the UK, the first floor is one floor ABOVE the ground floor. From the main entrance, go up the stairs or escalators straight ahead of you. Walk round to your left and you'll see the café. I'll have a sign with 'Meetup' and your names.

Come and join us every week day from 12.45pm - 2.45pm. Classes for levels elementary to upper-intermediate (A1+ - B2+) Improve your fluency, listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary with our friendly classes. No payment needed - the classes are **completely free** because the teachers are training with a University of Cambridge accredited program. Join us at 24 Great Chapel St, London, W1F 8FS Take the level test in advance for more information about classes for your level (link to the level test: https://forms.gle/mn3hqUgo3BRLyAUi7) and wait for up to one business day for more information. OR Come 15 minutes early on your first day to do a quick speaking test and find your classroom. See you soon!

Ready to think clearer, reason better, and express with clarity? Join us for a practical wholesome philosophy practice where we learn essential thinking skills through hands-on group practice. Leave academics and theory at the door— this is a skills-building adventure for everyday life! ✨ This event's focus: **The Art of Dialogue** a part of the Wholesome Philosophy series — that help you build a complete thinking toolkit. **See below** **Why should you sign up?** ✅ Practical toolkit you can use immediately ✅ Small group practice ✅ Private, quiet venue for focus ✅ Standalone session - Previous parts help, but not required **What is Wholesome Philosophy?** Practical philosophy for everyday life - helping you build useful skills for thinking clearer and communicating better in work, relationships, and daily conversations. You'll learn through pair work, and group practice. spread across **different sessions:** * **Clear Thinking & Better Arguments** — How to reason * **Develop Thinking Habits** — Spotting biases and fallacies * **The Art of Dialogue** — Having productive disagreements * **Constructing Your Position** — Building solid viewpoints * **Decision-Making Frameworks** — Choosing wisely under uncertainty * **Self-Examination & Growth** — Questioning your own beliefs Each session works standalone — attend one, some, or all. ***Want to join all?*** Speak to the facilitator about discounted pricing for the full (6 parts) series ✅ **Who is it for?** * You want to think clearer and communicate better * You feel frustrated when your point doesn't land * You want to spot weak reasoning (including your own) * You enjoy learning through practice, not just theory * You crave thoughtful conversation with curious people * You want practical tools you can use tomorrow No philosophy background needed — just show up ready to practice. **What's in it for you?** * Make your points stick (without fighting) * Think more clearly about any topic even complex ones * Have disagreements that don't turn into arguments * Understand the world better * Connect with curious, thoughtful people ✨ * Gain confidence in your reasoning abilities **How does it work?** * Facilitated practice session (2 hours) with structured exercises ⏱ * Small group discussions (4-6 people) * Pair work for hands-on practice * Individual reflection moments * Whole group sharing (optional, not required) Everything is timed and guided — you'll know exactly what to do at each stage **What to expect** Collaborative discovery, without competitive learning. Practicing together, without performing for each other. What happens in the room stays in the room. * **Depth**: Beyond small talk, but it's not therapy — we're developing thinking skills * **Safety**: Wholesome Agreement principles apply — respect, curiosity, no judgment * **Practical**: You'll leave with tools, not just concepts — things you can actually use the next day ️ * **Participation**: These are practice sessions — your active participation creates the learning environment **Ready to upgrade your thinking skills?** Join us for a Wholesome Philosophy practice session and walk away with various thinking tools — it's for anyone who wants to navigate life with a sharper, kinder mind. We really hope to see you there! **About Deeper Connections** We have a mission at Deeper Connections to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centred around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world. **Our Values** * **Respect:** Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. ❤️ * **Open-mindedness:** Be open to different perspectives and ideas. * **Active Participation:** Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions. ️ **Staying in touch** Interested in finding out about all the events sooner than on Meetup or staying in touch beyond the events, you can join our WhatsApp channel and community using [Deeper Connections WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6CBAdIN9ijrEYdv33z) [Deeper Connections WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqGsmF3021RKTwBpGcuR80)

**1st Sunday of every month \| Relaxed\. Bilingual\. Social\.** Join us at the **Cultural Club**, a monthly meetup where we explore the best of Chinese and Western trends in a setting that feels like a hangout, not a lesson. **No Prep, just Chat!** There's no 'prep work', just show up and enjoy! * **We provide the inspiration:** Each month, we hand-pick a few "cultural gems" (like a song, a short clip, or a piece of art) to spark our conversation. * **We provide the treats:** Enjoy the vibe in our beautiful designer office with **free coffee, tea, and biscuits** on us. ☕️ * **You provide the chat:** Just show up and dive into the discussion! * ***The Bonus:*** Have a favourite item related to the month’s theme? Bring it along to share, but there is absolutely no pressure to do so! **March's Theme - Music!** Love Chinese music but find yourself lost without subtitles? From viral hits to hidden gems, we’ll break down the "real-world" vocabulary you won't find in a dictionary and help you find your new favourite artist! * **All levels Welcome**, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned speaker, our expert host will provide active support so you can participate with confidence. * **Price:** £10 (includes all materials + refreshments) * **Secure your spot** - [Tap here to secure your space & Pay](https://monzo.com/pay/r/china-unbound_qsboSdlMTJ8Q1R) * This is a really fun way to learn Mandarin, gain cultural insights, and boost your confidence for real-world communication! We can't wait to welcome you! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Take your Mandarin beyond the event.** If you’re looking for a bit more structure to accelerate your learning, let’s chat! We're offering **FREE 1-on-1 course advice sessions** to help you find the perfect class. **No commitment** required. [Book your Free Session](https://eu.bigin.online/org20070515371/bookings/course-advice) **China Unbound** is the best place to learn practical Chinese for adults. While most schools prioritise grammar and writing, China Unbound empowers you to confidently communicate in Chinese in real-world situations. Join us and discover a fun, fast, and personalised way to master Chinese! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 准备好在轻松有趣的双语环境中提升你的英语水平了吗？每月的第一个星期日，加入我们的双语文化俱乐部，体验独一无二的文化之旅！ 在这里，语言学习与兴趣完美结合。我们围绕**音乐、书籍、电影、美食和艺术**等共同话题，在轻松友好的氛围中交流，让你的学习之路变得更加生动有趣！ **三月的主题 - 音乐！** \*\*\*\* 热爱音乐吗？想不靠字幕听懂歌词吗？这场活动正适合你！ * 带上一首你喜欢的音乐作品，我们一起探究歌词背后的含义，学会用英语表达看法，还有不会的地方我们一起拆解讲解！ * 新手也欢迎！不会说没关系，可以先用中文表达，我们来帮你翻译。 * \*\* 费用\*\*：£10 - [点击预约并支付](https://monzo.com/pay/r/china-unbound_qsboSdlMTJ8Q1R)，名额有限，先到先得！ 学得更聪明，遇见更棒的人！我们在这里等你，一起开启全新的语言和文化之旅！

You've gone deep. You've gone deeper. You've gone *deepest*. Time for some air. ‍ Join us for an evening of gloriously **shallow conversations**, **trivial discussions**, and **useless opinions**. No vulnerability required. No existential crises. Just vibes. ✨ If nothing else, join us for the cute dog in the picture People who've attended our events in the past know the **"Deeper Connections" vibe** — but regardless everyone is welcome to this **one-off special event** where you can hang out, have a laugh, be **shallow for a change** This event is **free** but you will be **required** to buy food or drink before you can join us - having just water doesn't support the venue **Who is it for?** * You've been coming to our events and fancy something completely different * You want a fun, low-pressure evening with familiar faces * You secretly enjoy discussing about whether beans on toast is a proper meal * You need a break from baring your soul to strangers (fair enough) **What's in it for you?** * A genuinely different experience from our usual 1-1 * A chance to talk about things that may not matter * Laughs. Lots of them. * The strange discovery that shallow conversation with deep people is its own kind of magic ✨ **How does it work?** * **Round 1 — Shallow 1-on-1s (40 mins)** ️ * **Round 2 — Group Shenanigans (40 mins)** * **Social (15 mins)** We'll wrap up together — then hang around and chat. ☕ **House Rules:** * **No depth allowed.** If the conversation starts getting meaningful, that's your problem. We take no responsibility. * **Opinions must be strong.** Lukewarm takes are banned. Pick a side. * **No judgment.** Except about pineapple on pizza. That's fair game. * **Have fun.** That's literally it. **Examples of questions that we provide:** * "What's the correct way to make a cup of tea? Defend your method." ☕ * "If animals could talk, which one would be the rudest?" * "Beans on toast: proper meal or cry for help?" * "You're in charge of adding one new bank holiday. What's it for?" * "North London or South London? Explain yourself." **Why are we doing this?** * Why not? * Just an experiment albeit a social one * You'll feel **uplifted**, **inspired**, and **connected**. **How to be a great conversation partner?** * **Be Respectful:** Listen attentively and avoid interrupting others. * **Be Open-Minded:** Consider different viewpoints and challenge your own assumptions. * **Be Engaging:** Ask thoughtful questions and contribute to the conversation. * **Be curious:** Be interested in the other person ❓ **Ready to take the plunge?** Join us and experience the magic of deeper conversations! You may leave feeling **uplifted**, **inspired**, **connected**, **invigorated**, **positive**, **grateful**!❤️ We really hope to see you there! **About Deeper Connections** We have a mission at Deeper Connections to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centered around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world. **Our Values** * **Respect:** Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. ❤️ * **Open-mindedness:** Be open to different perspectives and ideas. * **Active Participation:** Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions. ️ * **Accessibility:** We believe meaningful connection should be accessible to everyone. Our community makes this possible by supporting each other. **Staying in touch** Interested in finding out about all the events sooner than on Meetup or staying in touch beyond the events, you can join our WhatsApp channel and community using [Deeper Connections WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6CBAdIN9ijrEYdv33z) [Deeper Connections WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqGsmF3021RKTwBpGcuR80) \*\*Keep This Event Free \*\* If this event brings you something meaningful, you can help others access the same transformational experience. Whether it's £5 or £15, every contribution keeps these events accessible to everyone in our community. You'll find a QR code on your conversation sheet during the event, or you can contribute here #SupportYourCommunity [Ko-Fi](https://ko-fi.com/deeperconnections) [Buy Me A Coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/deeperconnections) [PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DDSNCCFCYUEB2)

Intuition is "... the deep thing in us, the reasoned argument is but a surface exhibition."(William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience) Intuition has the answer to the most important questions in life. questions like: What is my purpose? How do I find a meaning in my existence? Should I make a major career change? Should I end a relationship? How does valuing reason over intuition effect peoples life? How can we bring back our intuition? How does reason trump intuition? \*Please do your own research and share resources related to this topic in the comment section\* #======# Donation! Thank you for being a member. I have made a donation page for those who want to help with the costs. [https://examinedlife.uk/donation/](https://examinedlife.uk/donation/) #======# Group chat We have a telegram group chat and here is a link for the front door: [https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk](https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk) #======# The Examined Life, "Let's Discuss..." session is an open discussion. The format of this event will be: 13:15 - Free flow group discussion about the topic. 14:00 ish - We will be splitting into smaller groups for more engaging discussion about what interests each of you. 16:00 - End of the official meetup. Most often attendees stay and continue discussing up to around 18:00. #======# Please RSVP if you can commit to attending and change your RSVP if something comes up. Inaccurate RSVPs can keep potential attendees on the waiting list and makes it difficult to plan for room sizes and bookings. Art work: The Evening Star 1830 by Joseph Mallord William Turner

Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation. This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter. Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).

Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation. This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter. Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835) Location: [Knotty Pine Brewing](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/) [Menu, scroll to the bottom](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/menus-1) Book summary: Adunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education. This, her mother has told her, is the only way to get a "louding voice" -- the ability to speak for herself and decide her own future. But instead, Adunni's father sells her to be the third wife of a local man who is eager for her to bear him a son and heir. When Adunni runs away to the city, hoping to make a better life, she finds that the only other option before her is servitude to a wealthy family. As a yielding daughter, a subservient wife, and a powerless slave, Adunni is told, by words and deeds, that she is nothing. But while misfortunes might muffle her voice for a time, they cannot mute it. And when she realizes that she must stand up not only for herself, but for other girls, for the ones who came before her and were lost, and for the next girls, who will inevitably follow, she finds the resolve to speak, however she can--in a whisper, in song, in broken English--until she is heard