The Joys of Motherhood: A Novel
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780807616239 (0807616230)
Publish date: August 7th 2013
Publisher: George Braziller Inc.
Pages no: 230
Edition language: English
Category:
Novels,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
Cultural,
Africa,
Historical Fiction,
Feminism,
College,
Womens,
African Literature,
Post Colonial
If I tell you that the title of the book is ironic, that will really tell you everything you need to know. Nnu Ego is a Nigerian woman raising a family in a swiftly changing society. Raised in a typical African village, she is thrust into a rapidly growing city of Lagos when she marries a man worki...
So different than a lot of the books I have read before, and I loved it! Sad but interesting storyline. Liked the way it fit into history. Great, unique read for anyone interested in gender roles, culture change, historical fiction books, or just looking for a good read!
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