{"product_id":"nervous-conditions-tsitsi-dangarembga","title":"Nervous Conditions – Tsitsi Dangarembga","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo claim education is to claim freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1988, \u003cem\u003eNervous Conditions\u003c\/em\u003e is a landmark of African literature — the first novel published in English by a Black Zimbabwean woman, and winner of the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. It tells the story of Tambudzai, a young girl growing up in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), who strives for education and independence against the backdrop of colonialism, patriarchy, and poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough Tambu’s voice, Dangarembga explores themes of gender, race, and identity with unflinching clarity, offering a powerful portrait of resilience and the costs of ambition. A feminist classic that remains as urgent and resonant today as when it was first published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eSo Long a Letter\u003c\/em\u003e by Mariama Bâ, \u003cem\u003eThe Joys of Motherhood\u003c\/em\u003e by Buchi Emecheta, and Dangarembga’s own sequel \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Not\u003c\/em\u003e. Ideal for readers of African literature, feminist classics, and coming-of-age stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ on Goodreads (~4.1\/5 from 12,000+ ratings) — \u003cem\u003e“A feminist classic.”\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003e“Sharp, moving, and unforgettable.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback in Like New condition — appears unread with crisp pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44894484693107,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2a595ecd-5bd2-4e2e-9e29-be64f4f3ac74.jpg?v=1777033970","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/nervous-conditions-tsitsi-dangarembga","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}