Gozie grew up in Nigeria, where she graduated from law school in 1985. She worked in private companies and for the government before moving to the United States in 1997 to begin a new life. She suc...voir plusGozie grew up in Nigeria, where she graduated from law school in 1985. She worked in private companies and for the government before moving to the United States in 1997 to begin a new life. She successfully embarked on a new career as a registered nurse as well as pursuing her love of writing. She lives in southern California with husband Ben and four children.voir moins