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The Joys of Motherhood
First published 1979
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About this book
First published in 1979, The Joys of Motherhood is the story of Nnu Ego, a Nigerian woman struggling in a patriarchal society. Unable to conceive in her first marriage, Nnu is banished to Lagos where she succeeds in becoming a mother.
Then, against the backdrop of World War II, Nnu must fiercely protect herself and her children when she is abandoned by her husband and her people.
Source: Open Library
Book information
- Author
- Buchi Emecheta
- First published
- 1979
- Edition
- Joys of Motherhood
- Publisher
- Heinemann Educational Books
- Language
- ENG
- ISBN-13
- 9780435902278