Desert Water is a 2015 autobiography describing the young and early years of Biafran writer and poet J. Ezike. It is a confessional story that illustrates how the pursuit of happiness and a love of music, poetry and song-writing can help overcome trauma and ordeals. It reveals the author's transformation from a victim of bad leadership and abuse into a political activist and writer. The book is a critique of harsh immigration laws and Nigerian leadership; the search for greener pastures; and the quest for freedom, self-redemption and better existence. The book also discussess the author's unfortunate experiences in England that leads to his removal.