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“It’s the story of one woman’s battle to raise her children, to give them better opportunities than she had. It’s called ‘The Joys of Motherhood’ because her children’s success should be enough for her, but her own hopes and dreams are squandered. Intertwined alongside her story is the story of the changing face of the country. At the beginning of the book, there is English colonial control over Nigeria. After World War Two, you start to see Nigeria striving for, preparing for independence. You have the youth eager for change, but the older generations tied to the traditions of the past. It’s very vibrant storytelling, and it’s done in Emecheta’s own unique way.” Read more...
Chioma Okereke, Novelist
