Unigwe, Chika
The Middle Daughter
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838857936
- author:
- Unigwe, Chika
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Canongate Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 13 x 1.9 centimetres (0.22
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe is a powerful and poignant novel about a young woman's struggle to find her place in the world. After the sudden loss of her sister and father, Nani is forced into a challenging womanhood with an oppressive husband. As she navigates this difficult path, she must confront the harsh realities of her own life and seek a way to break free from the constraints that threaten to consume her. With unflinching honesty, Unigwe explores the complexities of Nigerian culture and the struggles of women in a society that often seeks to constrain them. This is a story about the resilience of the human spirit and the courage it takes to forge one's own path in life. Through Nani's journey, Unigwe sheds light on the often-overlooked experiences of women in Africa, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the challenges they face.