Are you having a good, stress-free day? Allow me to ruin that for you with this book!
I was gifted this book a few years ago by a friend (who clearly hates me) and I must say Buchi Emecheta is one of the few authors that entertain me. This book had me yelling God abeg (God why) at every turn. It’s an experience that stays with you and the end definitely had me screaming on my knees in the middle of Tesco.
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The joys of motherhood (1979), follows Nnu Ego on her journey through motherhood. Her life revolves around her children and her status as a wife, and she would do anything to protect her family. Along the way she faces major trials and tribulations that leave her longing for the promised joys of being a mother and a wife. Wearing societies expectations of a woman as a badge on her chest, believing all she has to do is what she is expected of her to reap the joys she was promised but in turn she is left friendless and alone in the end. This novel touches on patriarchy, wealth, customs and traditions of the African community and politics.
I genuinely enjoyed this read (254 pages)
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