Monday, 23 July 2018

Perfect gift for women, girls and parents.

I've just discovered the existence of the 4th estate publishing and so quite by accident discovered the very wonderful Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. As I move through her works, I discovered this very little book, a letter to a friend on raising a daughter.


At $8.32, it's roughly the price of a card, and thus a perfect greeting for any woman about to have a baby, or any young girl, or a parent, male or female, raising a girl. In order to make the world better, and fairer, we must all evolve. So perhaps instead of a card, send this with an inscription inside the cover.

The quote I leave you with, is not on specific gender child rearing, but all children, and anyone with teens will recognise the truth in these words:

"You might do all the things I suggest, and she will still turn out to be different from what you hoped, because sometimes life just does its thing. What matters is you try. And always trust your instincts above all else, because you will be guided by your love for your child"


Those of us deep into raising a young adult, know that all you can do is try, and keep trying.

I'm currently working my way through her fiction - it's hard not to be charmed by the authors voice and reason.

Have you read anything delightful lately?

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27 comments:

  1. Unknown23 July 2018 at 14:10

    I love her too!!

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    1. Lydia C. Lee23 July 2018 at 14:58

      I've just started her stories 'The Thing around your neck' and have Americaniah ready to go as soon as I finish the dumbest book for book club...it's killing me! She has a really charming voice.

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  2. Fabulousandfunlife23 July 2018 at 14:39

    I'll have to read this too!

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  3. Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid23 July 2018 at 14:51

    I will have to add this to my list!

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  4. Unknown23 July 2018 at 16:43

    I need to read this, what a great idea to gift this instead of a card!

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  5. Natalie @ Be Kind 2 You23 July 2018 at 17:38

    I haven't read this but now you have helped me order so I can catch up.

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    1. Lydia C. Lee23 July 2018 at 22:29

      That's not an affiliate link - I alternate between Dymocks and A&R - not a personal recommendation on you to order with :)

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  6. passion fruit, paws and peonies23 July 2018 at 23:22

    This sounds like a good read, thanks for the recommendation x Maria

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  7. NanaHood24 July 2018 at 06:54

    Thank you so much for sharing at NanaHood!

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  8. Navigating Baby26 July 2018 at 04:58

    This sounds like a great read. Thanks for joining the #DreamTeam this week

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  9. Rosie27 July 2018 at 13:55

    Ooh I'm always on the lookout for something new and interesting to read. Thanks for the recommendation x #StayClassyMama

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  10. Briony28 July 2018 at 03:58

    Sounds good, I'll have to check it out #STayClassyMama

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  11. Eva Lewis (The Multitasking Woman)30 July 2018 at 01:52

    Thanks so much for sharing, I have not heard of it.

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  12. Ruth - Mummy and the Mexicans30 July 2018 at 06:09

    I think I may have read another blog post about this book, I've definitely heard of it before, it's now on my must-read list! #kcacols

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  13. GorgeousGeorgesMama30 July 2018 at 12:19

    I'm not a reader, really I'm not, but I recently read Cows by Dawn O Porter. It's fab, good fun and one of the lead characters in an influential blogger so it's semi relatable.

    Thanks for linking this up to #KCACOLS. This author sounds incredible and I love your gifting idea.

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  14. loopyloulaura31 July 2018 at 13:49

    That is a great quote. We have to give our children the tools to face the world and hope they make the right choices based on what we have taught them. Thanks for linking up with #stayclassymama

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  15. Lisa Pomerantz1 August 2018 at 02:54

    Quote is powerful! Wow. I have made a note of the author for when I finish my current stack of things to read. Thank you! #KCACOLS xoxo

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  16. Unknown1 August 2018 at 11:46

    This sounds great. I’m definitely going to get a copy. Thank you for sharing with #Stayclassymama

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  17. Unknown2 August 2018 at 00:54

    Ooh I'm adding this to my reading pile! Sounds right up my reading street, thanks. #kcacols

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  18. Life-As-Mum2 August 2018 at 06:00

    I will most definitely add this to my reading list! I have just started reading books again! #KCACOLS

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  19. Bread // Queer Little Family2 August 2018 at 08:21

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  20. Bread // Queer Little Family2 August 2018 at 08:24

    Good for all parents raising any gender kid. #kcacols

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  21. Awdures2 August 2018 at 14:45

    I read a brief history of feminism for strong girls recently to be fair it made me think a lot about how I'm raising my girl whom I believe is exhibiting a lot of gender fluid traits. Might give this a go thanks #KCACOLS

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  22. Jessica Powell3 August 2018 at 14:24

    Oh, I love that quote! It's a really lovely idea to send instead of a card too, I might have to remember that one!

    I've recently discovered J.S. Fletcher's mystery novels and have been diligently working my way through them. They're all kind of neat and cosy and make for nice evening reading. :) #CKACOLS

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  23. Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost 21 October 2019 at 14:59

    This does sound like my kind of book. I began (quietly) identifying as a feminist back in 1973 when I was eight years old. I was tired of the boys being encouraged to pursue whatever struck their fancy while we girls were told we could become secretaries, teachers, or nurses and then eventually meet Prince Charming and become housewives.

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  24. Katrina | ChatterFox17 February 2021 at 12:30

    This sounds like a really interesting read, particularly as a gift for new parents or for young girl heading into their teenage years.

    Thank you for linking up with #BWBR!

    Katrina x

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  25. The Autism Page23 February 2021 at 04:52

    The voice of reason is always a comforting on, sounds like an interesting read #BWBR

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