Disowned by nina iphechukwude Anyianuka

Description

5 fictional Nigerian women and girls tell their stories of sexual, physical, psychological, mental and verbal abuse in the hands of men and sometimes fellow women. In detailed flashbacks, they describe horrific experiences that have moulded them into the bitter, strong or victorious women that they are today…Dark and haunting…a collection of stories of sadistic abuse, violence and an almost institutional sexual cruelty towards young girls and women in sub-Saharan Africa, where society is built on the power of men and timidity of women; women often raised to believe it is their fault when they are abused.”