Second Class Citizen

by Buchi Emecheta

Overview

The poignant story of a resourceful Nigerian woman who overcomes the strict tribal domination of women and countless setbacks to achieve an independent life for herself and her children.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807616109
Publisher:	Braziller, George Inc.
Publication date:	10/13/2011
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.56(d)

About the Author

Born of Ibo parents in Nigeria, Buchi Emecheta 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 The New York Times, with "subtlety, power, and abundant compassion." Her numerous novels include The Slave Girl, The Family, Bride Price, and The Joys of Motherhood.

Editorial Reviews

"[Adah] is a heroine who excites sympathy and admiration in this completely engrossing melting-pot novel."

The NewYork Times