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Stay With Me

By Ayobami Adebayo
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In Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo, a couple in Nigeria navigates the complexities of marriage as they face societal pressures to bear children. The narrative explores themes of love, tradition, and personal struggle, set against the backdrop of political turmoil. The story poignantly addresses how external forces can strain intimate relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to deeply emotional narratives and complex character relationships. Set against the backdrop of political unrest in Nigeria, the story offers an intimate exploration of love, marriage, and cultural expectations, wrapped in eloquent prose that captivates from start to finish.

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Shortlisted for the 2017 Baileys Prize, this Nigerian debut is the heart-breaking tale of what wanting a child can do to a person, a marriage and a family.

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Yejide is hoping for a miracle, for a child. It is all her husband wants, all her mother-in-law wants, and she has tried everything. But when her relatives insist upon a new wife, it is too much for Yejide to bear.

Unravelling against the social and political turbulence of 1980s Nigeria, Stay With Me is a story of the fragility of married love, the undoing of family, the power of grief, and the all-consuming bonds of motherhood. It is a tale about the desperate attempts we make to save ourselves, and those we love, from heartbreak.

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Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo is celebrated for its emotional depth and compelling storytelling. Critics praise the novel's exploration of themes like love, grief, and jealousy, and its insights into the struggles of a marriage amidst a patriarchal society. The book's engaging narrative and richly drawn characters make it a must-read, with reviews highlighting Adebayo's unique style and profound emotional resonance.

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ISBN: 9781782119609

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 243g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Ayobami Adebayo's stories have appeared in a number of magazines and anthologies, and one was highly commended in the 2009 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. She holds BA and MA degrees in Literature in English from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife. She also has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia where she was awarded an international bursary for creative writing. She has been the recipient of fellowships and residencies from Ledig House, Hedgebrook, Sinthian Cultural Institute, Ebedi Hills, Ox-Bow School of Arts and Siena Art Institute. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2017, her debut novel Stay With Me was shortlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction.

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