{"product_id":"the-joys-of-motherhood-9780807616093","title":"The Joys of Motherhood","description":"First 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. Emecheta \"writes with subtlety, power, and abundant compassion\" (New York Times).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobolin, Stéphane:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eStéphane Robolin's essays have been published in several journals including Research in African Literatures, Modern Fiction Studies, and Literature Compass. He is an assistant professor of English at Rutgers University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmecheta, Buchi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Born of Ibo parents in Nigeria, \u003cb\u003eBuchi Emecheta\u003c\/b\u003e is widely known for her multilayered stories of black women struggling to maintain their identity and construct viable lives for themselves and their families. She writes, according to \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, with subtlety, power, and abundant compassion. Her numerous novels include \u003ci\u003eThe Slave Girl, The Family, Bride Price\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Joys of Motherhood\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"George Braziller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50503886995730,"sku":"9780807616093","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cb7287f1-8015-41ee-b08e-518123f78bf3.jpg?v=1730802436","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-joys-of-motherhood-9780807616093","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}