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| ISBN: | 0648326268 (ISBN13: 9780648326267) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Wole Akosile
Paperback | Pages: 160 pages Rating: 4.66 | 32 Users | 28 Reviews
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“A quietly bursting story of a society stuck in the ancient past and in sharp opposition to modernity.” -- Maria Diamond, The GuardianRolami is a place of culture, tradition, and gods... and it's a place where young women are circumcised.
Lami, a privileged daughter of a prominent chief, has avoided her forced circumcision for four seasons. But even though she's powerful and determined, she can't escape tradition forever. When her best friend returns from exile to comfort her, Lami discovers that the consequences of her culture's cruel rites of passage are even worse than she had imagined.
Lami and her friends must fight to bring revolution to Rolami. But will their changes be for the better or the worse? That depends on who is telling the story and who is listening...
The Gods of Women Have Gone Mad is at once a raw and candid account of the horrors of female genital mutilation, a heartbreaking coming-of-age dystopian story, and powerful and moving tale of the indomitable spirit of women in the face of immense adversity.
Read The Gods of Women Have Gone Mad with your book club or discussion group and explore some of the most important issues facing women today.
About the author
- Wole Akosile is a psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist based on the Gold coast. He is also an Afro-Australian author, novelist, and playwright. His works have been performed in several sold-out stage plays at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria in his undergraduate years. When he is not writing, he loves to spend time with his family.
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| Title | : | The Gods of Women Have Gone Mad |
| Author | : | Wole Akosile |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 160 pages |
| Published | : | June 11th 2019 by Australian Self Publishing Group |
| Categories | : | Download Books. Free Books |
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Ratings: 4.66 From 32 Users | 28 ReviewsJudgment Of Books The Gods of Women Have Gone Mad
Brilliant book . I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I strongly recommend it to all. His writing style is unique and engaging. I am expecting more from this author.*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*Wole Akosile explores what happens when the hammer of change meets the anvil of tradition, and one woman is trapped between the two. But will Lami be forged and tempered into a stronger character, or broken shattered by the powerful social forces on either side?The subject matter here is very graphic, and the author does not shy away from presenting masturbation, suicidal thoughts
Incredibly entertaining; thats how to describe The Gods of Women Have Gone Mad. It is a book that raises topical issues about the rights of a girl child in a historically patriarchal society. It deals with themes such as toxic masculinity and our profound preoccupation with a females sexuality and Chastity. There is also an imperfect love story within it.Though is discusses some strong themes, its yet entertaining, I could not put the book down till I finished it. It a wonderful book. I
Rarely would you have a Psychiatrist delve into writing an exciting story so impactful, that it fuses entertainment and culture brilliantly. It is very captivating and delves into a bold topic you would rather ponder in the corner of your room. Wole Akosiles debut novel is timeless and a classic. It is a must read for any one out there.
This is a well-crafted engaging story about a young lady committing class suicide in a rural African community by leading some sort of "me too movement" against traditional beliefs that alienate women in her community. The pace and the twists and turns are really good. The characters are well developed and easy to identify with. I recommend this book to everyone.
Quite interesting. Engaging, topical story. Will love to read more from Wole.
I will protect you, Lami, but you need to trust me. You cant do it alone. These words from the male protagonist Mudi foreshadow the complexity that characterizes the characters from The Gods of Women Have Gone Mad written by Afro-Australian author, novelist, and playwright Wole Akosile. The potent and powerful tale regales the reader with the story of Lami, a self-absorbed and privileged daughter of the one of the village chiefs. Although not always likable, Lami challenges the status quo and
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