Becoming Abigail
by Chris Abani
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- 1888451947
- ISBN 13
- 9781888451948
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Tough, spirited, and fiercely independent Abigail is brought as a teenager to London from Nigeria by relatives who attempt to force her into prostitution. She flees, struggling to find herself in the shadow of a strong but dead mother. In spare yet haunting and lyrical prose reminiscent of Marguerite Duras, Abani brings to life a young woman who lives with a strength and inner light that will enlighten and uplift the reader."This is a powerful, harrowing work, made more so because, while much of the narrative seems to be a vortex of affliction, Abigail's destiny is not inevitable. The small canvas suits Chris Abani."—Sam Lipsyte, New York Times Book Review
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- Title
- Becoming Abigail
- Author
- Chris Abani
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
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- 1
- ISBN 10
- 1888451947
- ISBN 13
- 9781888451948
- Publisher
- Akashic Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2006
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