Okorie, Melatu Uche
This Hostel Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349012902
- author:
- Okorie, Melatu Uche
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Virago Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This Hostel Life by Melatu Uche Okorie is a powerful and thought-provoking collection of stories that shed light on the lives of migrant women in Ireland. Through their experiences, Okorie explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging, revealing the complexities of life in a hidden Ireland. The book brings together three distinct narratives, each one a poignant portrayal of the challenges faced by these women. From the struggles of everyday life to the weight of cultural expectations, Okorie's writing is both deeply personal and universally relatable. A thought-provoking essay on asylum seekers and direct provision adds further depth to this important work. With its fresh and devastating stories, This Hostel Life is a book that will linger in the mind long after the final page has been turned.