The Joys of Motherhood

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http://whatsonafrica.org/50-books-by-african-women-that-everyone-should-read/

Cinfhen, BarbaraBB

Cinfhen Oh wow!!! Can‘t wait to read this!! Thanks for sharing 5y

mreads Great list Thanks! 5y

Emilymdxn I‘ve only read three of these! Need to try some more! Thanks for posting, I‘ve been looking for an article of recs like this 5y

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BarbaraBB Thanks!! Such a great list! 5y

Daisey Thanks for sharing! 5y

Itchyfeetreader This is interesting thanks 5y

BookwormM Thanks for sharing 5y

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Notafraidofwords

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I‘ve been dying to read some African lit. lately so I picked this one up at my local library. It took me a while, but I have to say, I loved it. This such a complex novel about duty, motherhood and marriage. Above all, it‘s about poverty and the many ways in which women silently suffer more and the burdens rural life places on women. Fulfillment isn‘t always in motherhood. If you‘re looking for a complex, sad story set in Nigeria, this is it.

saresmoore Yes, please! 6y

Notafraidofwords @saresmoore it‘s so good !!! It‘s look at motherhood is excellent. 6y

Reviewsbylola I love the tandem babywearing. ♥️ I did a lot of it but always with one on front and one on back. Both on back looks very challenging! 6y

Notafraidofwords @Reviewsbylola it looks challenging. I love this cover because it shows how hard motherhood is. Some things are insurmountable as a parent. 6y

BarbaraBB Great review and what a beautiful cover. 6y

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wellreadredhead

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This novel is the chronicle of one woman‘s search for fulfillment through marriage and children. This was heartbreakingly beautiful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Leftcoastzen Cute kitty! 6y

BeckyK 😻 6y

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wellreadredhead

The Joys of Motherhood | Buchi Emecheta

Getting started on my next selection for my African lit class on this cold night ❄️

Abby-J Your required reading looks much more interesting than mine for this term. My textbooks are boring me to tears. 6y

wellreadredhead My masters program attempts to eliminate textbooks and read novels since I‘m concentrating in literature. The only time I‘ve had a textbook was when it was an anthology and I‘m super grateful for it! @Abby-J 6y

Tamra I think I‘d love that course! Does it include contemporary African lit? 6y

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wellreadredhead Yes! I can include the texts we‘re reading if you‘re interested @Tamra 6y

Tamra @collegecatlady yes please! 👏🏾 (edited) 6y

MaeveDreamer I would love the list too, please 6y

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wellreadredhead @Tamra @MaeveDreamer 6y

Tamra @collegecatlady thank you!! 6y

Tamra Stacked! 6y

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AdaChivers

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That is not an easy read! This book is a punch in the guts that leaves you with the feeling that the World is so much bigger and diferent than you could possibly think! If you can, Get a copy, read It!

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AdaChivers

The Joys of Motherhood | Buchi Emecheta

This beautiful Brazilian edition from a Brazilian botm blind box is beautiful! The color of the font is the same shade of Green as the cover!

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the_book_wench

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I read this for a paper in college and I really enjoyed it, even though it was not a happy book. It is definitely eye-opening and thought-provoking. While I am not a mother (to humans) I could still identify with a lot of the emotion. Very good!

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