The Joys of Motherhood (Paperback, 2nd Revised ed.)

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. Emecheta writes with subtlety, power, and abundant compassion (New York Times)."

General

Imprint:	George Braziller
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2013
First published:	August 2013
Authors:	Buchi Emecheta
Introduction by:	Stephane Robolin
Dimensions:	208 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	224
Edition:	2nd Revised ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-8076-1623-9
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction
LSN:	0-8076-1623-0
Barcode:	9780807616239

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