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Tomorrow I Become a Woman
- Narrated by: Nneka Okoye
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
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Summary
'What can I do?’ she asked. You can fight, I thought, you can fight for your daughters. But then again, who was I to speak of such things.
When Gozie and Obianuju meet in August 1978, it is nothing short of fate. He is the perfect man: charismatic, handsome, Christian and—most importantly—Igbo. He reminds her of her beloved Uncle Ikenna, her mother’s brother who disappeared fighting in the Civil War that devastated Nigeria less than a decade before. It is why, when Gozie asks her to marry him within months of meeting, she says yes, despite her lingering and uncertain feelings for Akin—a man her mother would never accept, as his tribe fought on the other side of the war. Akin makes her feel heard, understood, intelligent; Gozie makes her heart flutter.
For Uju, the daughter her mother never wanted, marriage would mean the attainment of that long elusive state of womanhood, and something else she has desired all her life—her mother’s approval. All will be well; he is the perfect match, the country will soon be democratic again and the economy is growing, or so she thinks....
Loosely based on the real stories of real women known to the author, Tomorrow I Become a Woman follows a complex relationship between mother and daughter as they grapple to come to terms with tremendous loss. This powerful debut by Aiwanose Odafen is a sensitive exploration of a woman’s struggle to meet societal and cultural expectations within the confines of a difficult marriage, a tribute to female friendship and a love story that spans two decades and continents against a backdrop of political turmoil and a fast-changing world.
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- Bella A
- 05-06-23
Meandering
The writing was generally good, but let down by the storyline. The main character was so frustrating and kept repeating the same mistakes, subjecting herself to the same cycle of domestic abuse. A difficult read.
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- YOM
- 22-05-23
Engrossing
Truly immersive. The narrator had a wonderful dramatic effect. It didn't over or underwhelm. The author took the story in unexpected directions; highly emotionally compelling.
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- Pamela H
- 13-03-24
The best audiobook I have read since 2024 began.
Excellent story amd narration. I finished listening to this book in three days. Bravo to the awful for covering such a difficult subject matter.
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- Tamara C-J
- 11-02-24
Should come with a domestic violence trigger warning
It was a very hard listen - the level of toxicity whether from the abusive husband or the mother or the misogynistic teachings of the church. I struggled to listen without taking regular breaks. It was at times infuriating and hard to empathize with the main character who put up with so much and only woke up when her child’s life was in danger. It made no sense to listen to empty pronouncements about how stubborn she was yet only to witness her put up with decades of abuse from both her husband and her mother. While it may be a reflection of many people’s reality, it certainly was not a triumphant story as a whole! Left a very bitter taste in my mouth to imagine that women continue to suffer in this way enabled by toxic mothers and so-called religious leaders. How very sad!
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- Simsweet
- 22-11-23
well recommended
A story well worth the listen. A tale of the cultural expectations and limitations that are placed on us, with true love triumphing all.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-11-23
Wow. An epic.
A must read. Wow. So simple yet so amazingly effective. One of the best reads this year.
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- Emily Stammitti
- 13-06-23
Beautiful and touching storytelling
Capturing heart and soul, Odafen tells us the moving and at times heart wrenching story of a woman who is trying to balance all that is expected of her. It’s beautifully written and epically narrated, and one couldn’t ask for a more flawless and timeless story, imbued with hope, love, grit and tradition.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-05-23
One is so drawn into the story
This was great to listen to. The narrator did justice to the different voices, tone and timbre which conveyed this riveting story so well.
Quite a tear jerker in parts. Thematic lines of Nigerian (Igbo) stereotypical belief system was powerfully captured. Interwoven with recognisable flash points of Nigerian history, I found it relatable and so real. One felt the injustice of it all. This is a must read ( listen)
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- Mai G
- 07-05-23
Fantastic listen
This is the best book I’ve listened to in a long time. Completed from Saturday-Sunday in just under 24hrs. The story made me upset at times due to the misogyny and patriarchal society it’s based in. The reader did a good job of paint the story to life. Kudos to them. I’ll be on the look out for more titles from the author.
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- Margaret Omwanda
- 19-01-23
Addictive book
Thoroughly enjoyed, shouting at my phone.
The realness is very upsetting but shows where the improvements are needed within certain cultures and societies.
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