The Quiet Journey Back to Yourself – A review of Ada Onanuga Awaken the Voice Within

Title: Awaken the Voice Within

Author: Ada Onanuga

Year of Publication: 2025

Number of Pages: 161

Category: Self Help

You’ve probably seen a thousand book titles with “Awaken” in them. At this point, your eyes roll automatically, your head nods sadly, and you mutter, “Ah. Not again.” But hold on, Awaken the Voice Within by Ada Onanuga is that rare exception that taps you on the shoulder and says, “Relax, I’m not like the others.”

Some books shout; some books whisper. This one leans in and speaks softly, yet firmly, to the parts of you you’ve long kept hidden.

The serene woman on the cover hints at the book’s gentle nature, but don’t be fooled, this is a book with power. The chapter titles alone invite curiosity, and you may be tempted to skip to the ones that seem to call your name. Resist that urge. This is a journey best taken from the beginning, letting its wisdom unfold naturally.

Ada Onanuga opens with a simple idea: we all enter the world carrying a sound, a purpose placed in us even before we were born. But life, people, and careless words have a way of quieting that sound. Through her book, Ada takes you on a reflective, often transformative journey, showing how we hide parts of ourselves, shrink, and merely try to get by, losing touch with who we truly are.

Her personal stories are candid and relatable. You might get swept up in them, but each story leads somewhere meaningful. The same Ada whose graceful photograph appears at the end once struggled with insecurity, and chances are, you’ve felt that too. It is this honesty and vulnerability that make the book human. Everywhere, her love for God quietly but unmistakably colors the pages, offering reassurance without preaching.

The book also challenges. It asks you to notice the subtle forces that silence your voice. The people, the habits, the fears that surround you. Ada gives you space to reflect, guiding you through your own life questions. Some repetition in the text is deliberate; Ada Onanuga wants to ensure her words truly sink in, giving readers the time and space to reflect on each point.

This isn’t a book of quick fixes. It is gentle, honest work, an invitation to confront the false identities you’ve carried, name the experiences that silenced you, and begin to heal.

What makes Awaken the Voice Within truly powerful is its affirmation. It doesn’t tell you you’re broken. It reminds you of what has always been true: your voice was never destroyed. It was simply buried under fear, conformity, and survival and it can be awakened.

By the final pages, you feel stirred, strengthened, and ready to reclaim your voice. To return to that first, authentic sound. Awaken the Voice Within is not just a book; it is a guide, a companion, and a gentle call to rediscover the power and purpose that has always been within you.

About the reviewer Titilade Oyemade is a business executive in a leading organisation and holds a degree in Russian Language. She’s the convener of the Hangoutwithtee Ladies Event and the Publisher of Hangoutwithtee magazine. She spends her weekends attending women conferences, events and book readings. She loves to have fun and to help other women have the same in their lives. Email: [email protected] Social: @tiipreeofficial

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