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Stay with Me
A New York Times Notable Book • “A thoroughly contemporary—and deeply moving—portrait of a marriage.... In the lineage of great works by Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.” —The New York Times Book Review
Ilesa, Nigeria. Ever since they first met and fell in love at university, Yejide and Akin have agreed: polygamy is not for them. But four years into their marriage—after consulting fertility doctors and healers, and trying strange teas and unlikely cures—Yejide is still not pregnant. She assumes she still has time—until her in-laws arrive on her doorstep with a young woman they introduce as Akin’s second wife. Furious, shocked, and livid with jealousy, Yejide knows the only way to save her marriage is to get pregnant. Which, finally, she does—but at a cost far greater than she could have dared to imagine.
The unforgettable story of a marriage as seen through the eyes of both husband and wife, Stay With Me asks how much we can sacrifice for the sake of family.
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Reviews
African literature has a way of making me cry myself to sleep while cradling a book in my arms
By Crookeddiastema
Ayobami is clearly an incredible and funny writer. I enjoyed reading this book. My only complaint is that it was a bit nollywoodly, but I would recommend this book to anyone, any day.
By itskingderrick
Great read.
By Bushelnms
One of the most beautiful books I have ever read.
By Tola12
This book was so good it was hard to read at times because of the tragedies but definitely a great story about betrayal, infertility and family. Also shed light on Nigerian culture and government. Binge worthy!
By Autumatic45