Becoming Abigail
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| Author | Chris Abani |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Akashic Books |
Publication date | 3 January 2006 |
| Publication place | Nigeria |
| Pages | 120 |
| ISBN | 978-1-936070-20-6 |
| Preceded by | The Secret History of Las Vegas |
Becoming Abigail is a 2006 novella by Nigerian writer Chris Abani.[1][2]
Plot
[edit]Becoming Abigail shares the story of Abigail, a young Nigerian girl whose mother died at childbirth. Her father commits suicide after raising her up. She travels to London with Peter where she finds out that she is alone and that she does not exist.[3][4]
Reception and recognition
[edit]- A New York Times Editor's Choice.[5]
- A Chicago Reader Critic's Choice.[6]
- A selection of the Essence Magazine Book Club.[7]
- A selection of the Black Expressions Book Club on National Public Radio.[8]
- A New York Public Library Books For Teens Selection.[9]
- Finalist, PEN/Beyond Margins Award.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Fiction Book Review: Becoming Abigail by Chris Abani". Publishers Weekly. 1 August 2006. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Becoming Abigail by Chris Abani". Complete Review. 2006. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "'Becoming Abigail': Chris Abani's Next Novel". National Public Radio. 19 May 2006. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ Karen Karbo (5 April 2006). "Becoming Abigail". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Chris Abani". www.fantasticfiction.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ Athitakis, Mark (30 March 2006). "Chris Abani". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Chris Abani". Brown Girl Reading. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ Abani, Chris (March 2006). Becoming Abigail. ISBN 978-1-888451-94-8. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ "Editorial Empatia". www.editorialempatia.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Writers at Newark Reading Series: Adrian Matejka and Chris Abani | Rutgers University - Newark". www.newark.rutgers.edu. Archived from the original on 28 July 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
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