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We Were Girls Once

By: Aiwanose Odafen
Narrated by: Nneka Okoye
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 ‘We were three: complete, as we were meant to be…’

Ego, Zina and Eriife were always destined to be best friends, ever since their grandmothers sat next to each other on a dusty bus to Lagos in the late 1940s, forging a bond that would last generations. But over half a century later, Nigeria is a new and modern country. As the three young women navigate the incessant strikes and political turmoil that surrounds them, their connection is shattered by a terrible assault. In the aftermath, nothing will remain the same as life takes them down separate paths.

For Ego, now a high-powered London lawyer, success can’t mask her loneliness and feelings of being an outsider. Desperate to feel connected to Nigeria, she escapes into a secret life online. Zina’s ambition is to be anyone but herself; acting proves the ultimate catharsis, but it comes at the cost of her family. And Eriife surprises everyone by morphing from a practising doctor to a ruthless politician’s perfect wife.

When Ego returns home, the three women’s lives become entwined once more, as Nigeria’s political landscape fractures. Their shared past will always connect them, but can they – and their country – overcome it?
©2024 Aiwanose Odafen (P)2024 Simon & Schuster, UK Friendship Genre Fiction Literary Fiction

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I felt all the emotions. Nothing prepared me for the end though. Beautiful and heart wrenching book. Addictive, relatable and engaging.

Emotional and Powerful

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A great weaving of stories. Powerful. The protagonists were engaging and their experiences so vivid. I laughed aloud, cried, raged and winced

Engaging

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The in-depth stories of all 3 girls and how they are intertwined was done really well. Excellent listen.

Really enjoyable book

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Chapter 38: I cried all over again . I can’t wait for the next book from Aiwanose

A talented author…

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Beautiful account of the history of Nigeria from the eyes of women friends who are also trying to find their own paths forward. I am not Nigerian but was so moved and empathetic to what it means to believe in your country and to hope for the best and to see the worst and to still hold onto yourself somehow. I truly loved this book.

Beautiful Account of Nigeria

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Relatable with many up to date situations. I would definitely recommend this book. Enjoyed the book so much.

Great storyline

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Absolutely love the delivery of the narrator she did story/book justice.
Brilliant writing by the writer it’s been a while since I’ve listen to a book so relatable. Bravo - A good read you won’t be disappointed if you are interested

Authentic & Real

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