{"title":"Buchi Emecheta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuchi Emecheta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebrated author whose works have left an indelible mark on contemporary literature. Her compelling narratives often draw from her own experiences as a Nigerian woman navigating complex social dynamics both in Africa and abroad. Through her storytelling, Emecheta vividly portrays themes of gender, colonialism, and identity, inviting readers into the nuanced lives of her characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most beloved works, \u003cem\u003eSecond-Class Citizen\u003c\/em\u003e, is a gripping novel that explores the challenges faced by a young Nigerian woman striving for a better life in London. Emecheta skilfully weaves personal struggles with broader societal issues, making this an unforgettable read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Joys of Motherhood\u003c\/em\u003e offers another poignant exploration of womanhood, highlighting the sacrifices and societal pressures faced by Nnu Ego, a mother in Lagos. Through powerful prose, Emecheta sheds light on the complexities of motherhood amidst cultural expectations and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe New Tribe\u003c\/em\u003e, Emecheta shifts her focus to adoption and identity as she tells the story of a Nigerian boy raised by an English family. This novel enhances her collection by offering a fresh perspective on belonging and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Buchi Emecheta’s collection to experience narratives that are not only engaging but also deeply enriching and enlightening, offering a unique lens into societal issues that continue to resonate today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"second-class-citizen-by-buchi-emecheta-9780241532684","title":"Second-Class Citizen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tale of survival from one of the most beloved Nigerian writers, now in Penguin Modern Classics for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Adah's dream of moving to England becomes a reality, she soon discovers that life for a young Nigerian woman living in London in the 1960s is far from what she had imagined. The cold weather and cramped, crumbling accommodation might become bearable, were it not for her tyrannical husband who abuses the power conferred on him by traditional Igbo culture and provides precious little support of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Adah finds herself providing for her rapidly growing family—rescuing her children from the hands of a slovenly childminder, learning the unspoken rules of society, and negotiating everyday slights and wounding insults along the way—she takes refuge in her work as a librarian and resolves to salvage her dreams of becoming a writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecond-Class Citizen\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of a woman's courage in the face of crushing inequalities that threaten to overwhelm her as she navigates the rigid patriarchal culture of her birth and discovers the racism at the heart of her adopted home. It also captures in vivid and moving detail, the experience of so many West African families who arrived in the UK at that time. Funny, poignant and profound, Emecheta's groundbreaking novel resonates as powerfully today as when it was first published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46250071949548,"sku":"9780241532683","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241532683.jpg?v=1741531809"},{"product_id":"the-joys-of-motherhood-by-buchi-emecheta-9780241578131","title":"The Joys of Motherhood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA feminist literary classic by one of Africa's greatest writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1979, \u003cem\u003eThe Joys of Motherhood\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful, moving, and profound, \u003cem\u003eThe Joys of Motherhood\u003c\/em\u003e paints a rich, nuanced portrait of life in colonial Nigeria and dramatizes the changing role of women in the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46250124411116,"sku":"9780241578131","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241578131_57f43a1f-0783-4580-be20-bdec24007ea8.jpg?v=1741537102"},{"product_id":"the-new-tribe-by-buchi-emecheta-9781035906109","title":"The New Tribe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe New Tribe\u003c\/i\u003e, pioneering author Buchi Emecheta tells the tale of a young Nigerian boy adopted by a white family.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLife changes overnight for the Arlingtons when an abandoned baby girl, Julia, arrives unexpectedly on their doorstep. The couple take her in and settle into family life. But then, just two years later, their lives change once again when they are told a Nigerian mother is in desperate need of a loving home for her baby boy, Chester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstantly marked as different from the other children in his school – and even from his own family – Chester’s pain and confusion at growing up an outcast ignite in him a desire to find out about his biological family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this poignant, heartwarming story of Chester’s journey through childhood, Buchi Emecheta weaves together a tale of love and acceptance while illuminating the vital importance of self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“We are able to speak because [Buchi Emecheta] first spoke.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cb\u003eChimamanda Ngozi Adichie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Her name deserves to be embedded in our literary history.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cb\u003eBernardine Evaristo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A pioneer among female African writers.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cb\u003eGuardian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46717769875692,"sku":"9781035906109","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22581853482556.jpg?v=1754475604"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/buchi-emecheta.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}