Tuesday 2 August 2011

Ama Ata Aidoo | Our Sister Killjoy

Book Description:


Out of Africa with her degree and her all seeing eyes comes Sissie. She comes to Europe, to a land of towering mountains and low grey skies and tries to makes sense of it all. What is she doing here? Why aren't the natives friendly? And what will she do when she goes back home? A profound version of the theme of self discovery, this novel explores the thoughts and experiences of a Ghanaian girl on her travels in Europe. It is a highly personal exploration of the conflicts between Africa and Europe, between men and women, and between a complacent acceptance of the status quo and a passionate desire to reform a rotten world.

About the Author:

Ama Ata Aidoo, one of Africa's leading feminist writers, was born and educated in Ghana. She obtained a B.A. degree in English at the University of Ghana and has taught at universities in Ghana, Tanzania and Kenya. Her concerns as a writer, a woman and a teacher of literature have encouraged her to travel and lecture extensively in Africa, Europe and North America. Ama Ata Aidoo continues to write short stories, radio plays and poetry.



Product Details:
  • Paperback: 134 pages
  • Publisher: Longman (August 29, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0582308453
  • ISBN-13: 978-0582308459
  • Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.9 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces 

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