{"product_id":"say-youre-one-of-them-uwem-akpan","title":"Say You're One of Them – Uwem Akpan","description":"\u003cp\u003eUwem Akpan's debut collection of short stories offers a haunting look at childhood across Africa. From Nairobi to Lagos, Kigali to Addis Ababa, \u003cem\u003eSay You're One of Them\u003c\/em\u003e captures the innocence and resilience of children facing poverty, violence, and displacement. Each story is a powerful testament to survival and the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Oprah's Book Club Pick (2009), admired for its raw emotional impact and authentic African storytelling. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eWe Need New Names\u003c\/em\u003e (NoViolet Bulawayo), \u003cem\u003eAn Elegy for Easterly\u003c\/em\u003e (Petina Gappah), or \u003cem\u003eThings Fall Apart\u003c\/em\u003e (Chinua Achebe).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated 4.0\/5 on Goodreads from over 20,000 ratings — \u003cem\u003e\"Heartbreaking, unforgettable, and beautifully written.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback (2008 edition) in Good condition — moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45270623846515,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5cd4b02e-b852-46e6-b409-d8b658bf94f7.jpg?v=1784714102","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/say-youre-one-of-them-uwem-akpan","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}