The Joys of Motherhood: A Novel

The Joys of Motherhood: A NovelFirst published in 1979, The Joys of Motherhood 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. Emecheta writes with subtlety, power, and abundant compassion (New York

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Emmy Award-winning producer and #1 New York Times bestselling author

​Author Julie Thompson wrote this sweet celebration of Black Boy Joy as an ode to her two sons

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Ashley Bryan offers a moving and powerful picture book that contrasts the monetary value of a person with the priceless value of life experiences and dreams that a slave owner could never take away

"The perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction

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author of the New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medal winner We Are Water Protectors

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he was just a strange old man who dressed up as a knight and claimed to save the world from monsters only he could see