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Our book club podcast explores the incredible world of African literature through a Christian lens. In each episode, we dive into works by African authors, highlighting their rich narratives to discuss book themes, growing up, and our faith, uncovering how these stories resonate with or challenge us.
Our podcast encourages newcomers like us to read and reflect on life. We enjoy sharing our stories, having fun banter, and learning from each other.
P.S. You can send us book recommendations on Instagram @caught_readhanded.
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Our podcast encourages newcomers like us to read and reflect on life. We enjoy sharing our stories, having fun banter, and learning from each other.
P.S. You can send us book recommendations on Instagram @caught_readhanded.
https://readymag.website/u2996636476/5870511/
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Join your favorite hosts, Dumebi, Temi, and Bunmi, to discuss the book " His Only Wife" Discussions on Marriage, the pressure to conform to societal expectations, family dynamics, and the struggle for personal identity, friendship, and polygamy, all through the lens of Afi, a young woman navigating the challenges of being her husband's "only wife".
A young Nigerian woman named Ifemelu migrates to the United States, grappling with race, relationships, and identity issues.
This story inspires a conversation on self-pressure, mental health, fasting, our relationship with God, culture, race, and hope for the future. (Recorded January 2023)
Time Stamps:
01:05 Month Recap and Goals for 2023.
(Still relevant in 2024) 11:55 Book Introduction and Summary
16:54 Book Discussion
This book inspires the topics discussed in this episode with personal essays from 24 Nigerian writers, and a more complete and authentic image of the country comes to light. The book delves into the complexities and paradoxes of patriotism, the influence of social class and privilege in Nigerian society, the tension between traditional customs and the diasporic way of life, and the potency of storytelling and its intrinsic association with Nigeria’s history.
In this collection, highly acclaimed and award-winning writers share their unique memories and experiences of Nigeria, providing an insider's perspective of a country whose influence can be felt worldwide.
With essays from Nels Abbey, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Yomi Adegoke, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Oyinkan Akande, Ike Anya, Sefi Atta, Bolu Babalola, J K Chukwu, Abi Daré, Inua EllamsChịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ, Caleb Femi, Helon Habila, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Anietie Isong, Okey Ndibe, Chigozie Obioma, Irenosen Okojie, Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, Lola Shoneyin, Umar Turaki, Chika Unigwe and Hafsa Zayyan.
Hosts: Dumebi, Comfort and Temi.
This book is the first in Joan Embola's sovereign love series. A Christian romance novel that reminds us why we must hold unto God in hard seasons and not run from Him.
In it, we followed Teeyana and Jayden on a rough journey through the familiar streets of hope, loss, anguish, anger, and grace.
If anything, it reveals that having control is exhausting, and we should try giving it up to the only one who knows us.
In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on the book and share our stories as related to the themes of the book. It’s a different book from any that we have read and we look forward to sharing it with you.
Let us know your thoughts by DM on Instagram @caught_readhanded. Thank you for listening.
A story of friendship and betrayal.
An unexpected and exciting book guaranteed to keep you on your toes. It is a book about Korede and Ayoola, who survived an abusive childhood and are in many ways changed by it. Korede is a nurse and big sister who lived like her life’s purpose was to protect her younger sister. Ayoola, beautiful, bored; in summary (A femme Fatale). Join us for an exciting episode. Hosts: Dumebi, Temi, Comfort, and a special guest, Naza
Temi, Dumebi and a special guest Osahon discuss the book, relationships and marriage.
An insightful book review and discussion on Climate Change and effects on Africa with Temi, Comfort, Dumebi and Moyo.
We discussed the book and how we relate to the characters. It was an amazing read and our first fantasy read. Hosts: Dumebi, Temi and Moyo
An adventure through this exciting book filled with short stories and gist. Hosts: Dumebi, Comfort, Temi, and Moyo.
A deep dive into this collection of short stories and a reflection on our lives with our hosts: Dumebi, Comfort and Temi.
Hosts: Dumebi, Temi , Comfort and Ibie. We share our thoughts on the book and how we relate to it. Join us every month and follow us on our journey.
Hosts: Temi and Dumebi
Hosts: Dumebi and Temi
Hosts: Dumebi, Temi, Ibie, Comfort and Osahon
Hosts: Dumebi, Comfort, Moyo and Temi
This is a special episode.
Prenup or not?
A insightful coming of age story that includes character growth, the power of storytelling and life lessons. Join us as we discuss this book and how it relates to us. Hosts: Dumebi, Comfort and Samuel.
Another episode with our insights from this incredible book.
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