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 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. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New 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 Nigeriaâ™s 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, Ayá"ÌbÃ¡mi AdÃ©bÃ¡yá"Ì, Yomi Adegoke, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Oyinkan Akande, Ike Anya, Sefi Atta, Bolu Babalola, J K Chukwu, Abi DarÃ©, Inua EllamsChá"ká"dá"lá" Emelá"¥madá"¥, 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.â˜So many of these essays put into words things I feel in the fibre of my gut but havenâ™t quite worked out the language forâ™ Jendella Benson, author of Hope and Gloryâ˜The read I never thought I needed â¦ moving, funny at times, insightful and so relatableâ™ Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author of Yinka Where is Your Huzband? Review The read I never thought I needed. As a fellow Nigerian, I learnt so much about our culture – both the good and the bad, but maybe more importantly, our potential … moving, funny at times, insightful and so relatable. Its a necessary read Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author of Yinka Where is Your HuzbandThis collection of 24 personal essays did what it needed to do! The voices included are as eclectic and diverse as the country itself, and you can go from laughing to wanting to weep in a matter of moments as youre taken through the ups and downs of a nation – and national identity – that is still scarred by colonialism, civil war and corruption but strides towards the future with arrogance, endless optimism and sheer bloody-mindedness. To be Nigerian is a complex and contradictory thing, but 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 Glory Promotional Essays from some of Nigerias greatest writers, including Ayobami Adebayo, Inua Ellams, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Helon Habila, Chigozie Obioma, Bolu Babalola and more Long 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, Ayb Review Quote The read I never thought I needed. As a fellow Nigerian, I learnt so much about our culture - both the good and the bad, but maybe more importantly, our potential ... moving, funny at times, insightful and so relatable. Its a necessary read Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author of Yinka Where is Your Huzband This collection of 24 personal essays did what it needed to do! The voices included are as eclectic and diverse as the country itself, and you can go from laughing to wanting to weep in a matter of moments as youre taken through the ups and downs of a nation - and national identity - that is still scarred by colonialism, civil war and corruption but strides towards the future with arrogance, endless optimism and sheer bloody-mindedness. To be Nigerian is a complex and contradictory thing, but 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 Glory Promotional "Headline" Essays from some of Nigerias greatest writers, including Ayobami Adebayo, Inua Ellams, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Helon Habila, Chigozie Obioma, Bolu Babalola and more Feature Essays from some of Nigerias greatest writers, including Ayobami Adebayo, Inua Ellams, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Helon Habila, Chigozie Obioma, Bolu Babalola and more * A landmark publication, OF THIS OUR COUNTRY brings together acclaimed Nigerian authors writing about home identity and culture in Africas most populous nation * Of the contributing writers, many have either won or been shortlisted for the following prizes/awards: The Booker Prize, The Womens Prize for Fiction, The Caine Prize for African Writing, The Wole Soyinka Prize for African Literature, #Merky Books New Writers Prize, the Bath Novel Award and more * OF THIS COUNTRY is a collection of personal essays from celebrated and upcoming Nigerian writers about the country they know told through personal stories, reflections and memories * Contributing writers include: Nels Abbey, Ayb Description for Sales People 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, Ayb Details ISBN000846930X Pages 288 Year 2022 ISBN-10 000846930X ISBN-13 9780008469306 Publication Date 2022-09-29 UK Release Date 2022-09-29 Format Paperback Imprint The Borough Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle Acclaimed Nigerian Writers on the Home, Identity and Culture They Know Author Dorothea Wiesmann Illustrator Chloe Dominique Edited by Eric H. Bernicker Birth 1974 Affiliation Massachusetts Institute of Technology Position journalist Qualifications S. J. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers DEWEY 966.9 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-02-09 NZ Release Date 2023-02-09 Alternative 9780008469283 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160758605;

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