Tomorrow I Become a Woman

Name: Tomorrow I Become a Woman
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SKU: 9781398506145
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By Aiwanose Odafen

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Tomorrow I Become a Woman by Aiwanose Odafen explores the life of an African woman navigating the cultural and personal complexities of marriage, identity, and empowerment. Set against the backdrop of Nigerian society, the story beautifully delves into themes of self-discovery and resilience, offering an intimate portrayal of the protagonist’s struggle to carve her own path in a changing world. It is a tale of growth, tradition, and the courage to redefine one's future.
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You might enjoy this powerful narrative if you're drawn to stories that explore the intersection of tradition, personal identity, and societal expectations. Odafen offers a compelling look into the life of a woman navigating love and self-discovery in Nigeria, making it a captivating choice for those who appreciate emotionally rich and culturally immersive fiction.

Tomorrow I Become a Woman

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This story of love, loss and resilient female friendship is a definite must read.
Tola Rotimi Abraham, author of Black Sunday

‘Aiwanose Odafen’s novel has entered popular feminist discourse.’ Afrocritik

On a Sunday in 1978, Obianuju meets Chigozie at church – the perfect place for an upstanding girl to find a husband. Uju is in her last months studying economics at the University of Lagos; Gozie is a journalist ten years her senior. Crucially, he is Igbo and meets her mother’s approval. Months later, they are married, and Uju’s life is set on a new course.

Over the next two decades, Uju and her friends Adaugo and Chinelo must navigate traumas both personal and political as they learn how to live on their own terms in a traditional society beset by turmoil.

Tomorrow I Become a Woman is a nuanced and powerful story of friendship and resilience, set against the backdrop of a fast-changing Nigeria.

Searing and beautifully rendered.
Koa Beck, author of White Feminism

Unflinching and cuts to the core.
Chika Unigwe, author of On Black Sisters Street

An accomplished and emotional triumph.
Louise Beech, author of How To Be Brave

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398506145

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scribner UK

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Aiwanose spent a better part of her life wanting to become an economist, an accountant, then an entrepreneur before she discovered her love for writing. She has contributed to published non-fiction works and participated in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Purple Hibiscus Trust Writing Workshop. She was longlisted for the 2020 Commonwealth Writers Short Story Prize and holds a postgraduate degree from the University of Oxford. When she's not writing, she's cheering for Manchester United or watching dramas. Her debut novel Tomorrow I Become a Woman will be published in 2022.

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