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Book Review — Coming to Canada by Chidi Iwuchukwu
This morning, I finished “Coming to Canada: The Ultimate Success Guide for New Immigrants and Travelers” by Chidi C. Iwuchukwu. Chidi is a Canadian citizen who moved to Canada almost 6 years ago. The book was published in 2021.
In ten short chapters which could take you just one day to read, Chidi gives us a product of his Canadian journey. This is not about the process of migrating. It is a book you would need when you have the go-ahead from the Canadian authorities to go over. He will not tell you how to apply or what documents you need to be accepted. It has a very specific audience: those set to go to Canada.
After an accomplished career of more than 10 years in the banking industry in Nigeria, Chidi decided with his wife and his three boys to leave the Green-White-Green country for the Great White North. From personal interactions, Chidi confided that despite leaving at a relatively advanced age compared to most immigrants to Canada, this is a decision he has no regrets over; an experience he has enjoyed tremendously.
However, while you may expect to see his enthusiasm about Canada reading the book, it would prove to be one of the most down-to-earth books about Canada you would ever read. He is unhappy that many people come into Canada unprepared. Many times, they are not willfully unprepared, it is…
