Of This Our Country: Acclaimed Nigerian Writers on the Home, Identity and Cultur

Description: Of This Our Country by Jenny McLachlan, Amanda Dziubinska, Amit Paradkar, Larisa Shwartz, Maheswaran Surendra, Dorothea Wiesmann Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description To define Nigeria is to tell a half-truth. Many have tried, but most have concluded that it is impossible to capture the true scope and significance of Africas most populous nation through words or images. Publisher Description To define Nigeria is to tell a half-truth. Many have tried, but most have concluded that it is impossible to capture the true scope and significance of Africas most populous nation through words or images. Yet here, through personal essays from twenty-four of its writers, a more accurate picture comes into view: one that details the realities and contradictions of patriotism, juxtaposes inherited tradition with the diasporic experience, and explores the power of storytelling and its intrinsic link to Nigerias history.Powerful, lyrical and entirely unforgettable, OF THIS OUR COUNTRY weaves together a living portrait of Nigeria, one that is as beautiful as it is complex.With essays from: Nels Abbey, Ay?`bámi Adébáy?`, Yomi Adegoke, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Oyinkan Akande, Ike Anya, Sefi Atta, Bolu Babalola, J K Chukwu, Abi Daré, Inua EllamsCh?k?d?l? Emel?mad?, Caleb Femi, Helon Habila, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Anietie Isong, Okey Ndibe, Chigozie Obioma, Irenosen Okojie, Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, Lola Shoneyin, Umar Turaki, Chika Unigwe and Hafsa Zayyan.So many of these essays put into words things I feel in the fibre of my gut but havent quite worked out the language for Jendella Benson, author of Hope and GloryThe read I never thought I needed … moving, funny at times, insightful and so relatable Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author of Yinka Where is Your Huzband? Details ISBN 000846930X ISBN-13 9780008469306 Title Of This Our Country Author Jenny McLachlan, Amanda Dziubinska, Amit Paradkar, Larisa Shwartz, Maheswaran Surendra, Dorothea Wiesmann Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 288 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers GE_Item_ID:138171328; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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