Parents must be physically and emotionally present in their children's lives, keep an eye on them and not neglect them
Parents must be physically and emotionally present in their children's lives, keep an eye on them and not neglect them
It also brings to light people's arguments for people who do not want kids. The overwhelming opinion in society is that such people will eventually grow out of the sentiment.
The book holds me softly, cuddly, and I am glad I decided to read it when I did. I was totally blown away, and for this reason, I totally recommend it.
The writing was very readable, with simple words and sentences that flowed easily.
This is a beautifully written story, a love story, an odyssey, and ultimately a tragedy. An undeniable stunner.
I highly recommend this book from the deepest part of my heart and soul, with my generation and gods backing me. This is a 5-star read and deserves all the flowers.
Nwabulu keeps me up a lot; I think of her struggles and pain, I see her, I see her story, and I live all the women who have been emptied off through her.
As usual, I have nothing but praise for Efua's writing. It's easy to read, and you're sure to stay glued to the story.
Although I found relish in these authentic experiences, some essays were a sobering reminder of how much Nigerians have lost and the horrors it has gone through
The book covers themes such as racism, politics in the pre and post-colonial era in Africa, Identity crisis, infidelity, the slave trade, and the importance of knowing one's roots
Ebere has a theory that a killer is out there that claims his victim every Christmas, and she believes their best friend Janet was one of his victims.
She carried the burden of guilt, thinking about all the things she could have done to avoid her brother's dying, blaming herself for even starting the chain of events that led to his death.
