Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Interview

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amp.theguardian.com/books/2018/apr/28/chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-feminism-racism-sexism-gender-metoo?__twitter_impression=true
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘This could be the beginning of a revolution’
She’s on school reading lists and counts Hillary, Oprah and Beyoncé as fans. The author talks about motherhood, #MeToo – and causing controversy

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I've generally give up reading the Guardian but thanks for sharing that.

It reminds me I've got a copy of Americanah which has been on my 'to read' list for far too long. I ought to turn to that next as soon as I have finished what I am currently reading (The Female Eunuch and an Ali Smith book).

God I love her. ❤💖💗💞

Brilliant woman and a good read.

I found the backlash against Chimanda Ngozi Adichie unfathomable.
I have really admired her novels and was very heartened to read this article today,

Thanks for highlighting this.

What an incredibly insightful and intelligent woman she sounds.

Another article which may be of interest:
www.theguardian.com/books/2017/mar/21/chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-nothing-to-apologise-for-transgender-women

Great article! My partner bought her book and I'm waiting for him to finish it so I can read it. I might ask him to hurry up!

Thanks! I think she's great.

Thanks.
The comments though

Ally Americanah is an amazing book. I've read it twice and always feel a loss when it ends. You have so much to look forward to.

I 💚💜💚💜💚 Chinamanda. someone I know met her last week!!!

Her recent FB post about HRC (among others things) was fab.

Amazing woman. Amazing intellect and insight into humanity.

I give copies of "why we should all be feminists" to everyone.

read Americanah, loved it which one shall i read next?

All of them

I've not read Purple hibiscus yet.

When she talks about the loneliness of feminism. I feel that often. She so often beautifully articulates deep rooted feelings - it's like she knows me. A marvel at exploring the human psyche.

LOVE HER! Last year I binge read most all of her books... I'm a super fan!

I've just bought 3 from The Book Depository .

Purple Hibiscus was my summer reading last year. I really enjoyed it.

Americanah is a brilliant book. I love her, she's a v wise soul.

Thanks red. She is amazing.

Love her! Half of a Yellow Sun is an amazing book.

She always talks sense. Love her.

What a great interview. I agree with her about the whole "thought it was obvious that trans women and women do not have the same experieces." That continues to be the thing that baffles me most about the current debate. Trans women are just so obviously not the same as women. That's just a lie. Trans women are not inherently better, or worse, but they're not the same either.

Fabulous woman. Fabulous novelist.

I really liked Half of a Yellow Sun.

Will definitely try to read a couple more.

Does anyone else think that one of the poignant things about getting older is realising that you won't be able to read all the books that you want to before you die? I had this thought today.

That is my morbid thought for the night.

Erk

Okay, just me then.