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Americanah

Americanah is a novel that follows the life of Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman, as she navigates the complexities of race and identity in the United States. The story is set against the backdrop of Nigeria's political and social landscape, and delves into the challenges faced by immigrants in a new country. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the search for belonging, while offering a nuanced look at the African diaspora experience. more

Author

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a renowned Nigerian author whose works delve into the intricacies of African life and identity. Born on September 15, 1977, she has garnered international recognition for her novels and short stories. more

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“Making love is a risky business. The more people surrender to, and invest themselves in the one they love, the more they run the risk of being emotionally burnt if the relationship ends. Like any economic investment, there is a realization that the more care and love you give to a loved one, the greater the loss if they leave or die. And yet, despite all the messages to live free, to taste and try, and despite the grief and heartache that comes when love fails or dies, people still enter into marriage and long-term relationships and commitments.”

“If in my lifetime I lose my memories and all my love for you is stolen away, remind me of the times that I loved you when you were unlovable, the hours when I cried myself to sleep, the days I yearned for your love but was left empty-handed, the years that were hard, and the scars they left behind. If you remind me of the sorrow that I've felt loving you, then I may never remember the years we had together, but I will recognize the strength of our bond through the endurance of our trials.”

“وقتی بدانید که مشکل موردنظر تنها دامن گیر شما نیست و دیگران هم با آن روبه رو هستند، رو به رو شدن با آن ساده تر است. مجبور نیستید آن را مسئله ای شخصی تلقی کنید آن را مسئله ای می بینید که دیگران هم دارند و منحصر به شما و همسرتان نمی شود، با دانستن این مطلب احتمالا با آرامش بیشتری با آن برخورد می کنید.”

“در واقع حساسیتی که در دوران کودکی شخص ایجاد شده ممکن است سبب شود که او به برخی از جنبه های حقیقی شدیدا توجه داشته باشد. درست همان طور که سگ ها صداهایی را می شنوند که انسان از شنیدن آن عاجز است، برخی از حساسیت های دوران کودکی شخص را در موقعیتی قرار می دهد تا مطالبی را که دیگران متوجه آن نمی شوند درک نمایند. برای مثال زنی که در کودکی مورد کم لطفی و بی اعتنایی قرار گرفته ممکن است نسبت به کمترین بی اعتنایی شوهرش واکنش شدید نشان دهد.”