Join us on Sunday June 30, 2024 at 4:00pm for our virtual Book Club discussion of the Book of the Month "Nervous Conditions" by Tsitsi Dangarembga. Nevervous Conditions is the first book published by a black woman from Zimbabwe in English. It won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize in 1989 and was also shortlisted for the Book Prize.
'Nervous Conditions' is a semi-autobiographical novel set in 60's Zimbabwe. While the post-colonial country is still under white rule, Tambudzai lives in contented poverty; washing clothes in the river and cooking over a hearth. However, her uncle has been educated by missionaries and has come back to Zimbabwe with a degree from England and seemingly un-imaginable riches. Inspired by her uncle, Tambudzai realises that education is her best chance at life. Although the odds are against her, she is determined to go to school but her burgeoning knowledge puts her in danger of losing her roots.
We anticipate a stimulating conversation and hope you enjoy this engaging read.
