{"title":"Rebeka Njau","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eRebeka Njau\u003c\/em\u003e, an influential voice in African literature. Known for her evocative storytelling and richly drawn characters, Rebeka Njau provides a unique window into the cultural and societal issues of East Africa. Her narratives often explore themes of personal struggle, empowerment, and social change, making them both thought-provoking and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this collection is her critically acclaimed novel, \u003cem\u003eRipples in the Pool\u003c\/em\u003e. This work delves into the complexities of gender roles and the quest for identity in a rapidly changing society. Through her vivid prose and keen insights, Njau encourages readers to reflect on their own perceptions of tradition and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRebeka Njau's writing not only entertains but also challenges and informs, making her works a must-read for anyone interested in general fiction that transcends borders. Whether you are new to her stories or a devoted admirer, this collection promises to be a rewarding addition to your reading journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ripples-in-the-pool-by-rebeka-njau-9781035906154","title":"Ripples in the Pool","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneath the still waters of the pool, truth and power lies. As it waits, tragedy ripples out in every direction…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Gikere, Selina, and Munene, members of the new elite, return from the town to the village, they each come with their own ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGikere: the timid hospital assistant, wants to build a clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilena: Gikere’s wife, previously a prostitute and model in the town, wants to start a school for toy-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMunene: a powerful politician, detained during the Mau Mau uprising for stealing hospital money, plots to open a hospital of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoney, power, fame; each person has everything to gain and everything to lose. As they race to feed their modern versions of success, the spiritual waters of the pool lie waiting — and it refuses to be ignored any longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful and intricately symbolic novel, \u003ci\u003eRipples in the Pool\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking classic from pioneering author, Rebeka Njau.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714301055212,"sku":"9781035906154","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22582303482556.jpg?v=1754353208"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/rebeka-njau.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}