OUT OF NIGIRO (pronounced nee-JHEE-row) is a fascinating novel that encapsulates spirituality, the metaphysical, science-fiction, American history and current events into one captivating story that should be read by anyone who has questioned their very existence. Thousands of African-American children are reported missing each year in the United States. This is the story of one. A historical context of the black American experience in a country fueled by racism offers a backdrop to the story of Kenya Mali Zambia Williams, a sixteen-year-old abducted from the streets of St. Louis, Missouri. Kenya discovers she has been lied to her entire life by a system purposely designed to keep her from learning the truth of her origins. The ultimate question she must answer to escape a life of physical and mental captivity is, Who am I? Fact or fiction? It is up to the reader to decide. Patricia Hopkins is the author of several novels and collections of short stories. Visit her website at www.patriciarhopkins.com and follow https: //www.facebook.com/AuthorPatriciaHopkins