Second-class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta
"Second-Class Citizen" is a poignant narrative about a young Nigerian woman, Adah, who dreams of getting an education and moving to the United Kingdom. Despite cultural and societal obstacles, Adah manages to achieve her dream but is met with more hardship as she faces racial discrimination, an abusive marriage, and the struggle of raising five children in a foreign land. Through her resilience, she continues to strive for a better life, depicting the struggles of immigrants and the strength of women.
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This book is on the following lists:
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)