Opening Spaces An Anthology of Contemporary African Women's Writings

African women are seldom given the space to express their concerns, their ideas and their reflections about the societies in which they live. In situations where a good woman is expected to remain silent, literature can provide an important medium for the expression of deeply-felt and sometimes shocking views. In this anthology the award-winning author Yvonne Vera brings together the stories of many talented writers from different parts of Africa. The act as witnesses to the dramas of private and public life. Their stories challenge contemporary attitudes and behaviour, leaving no room for complacency.Vera, Yvonne is the author of 'Opening Spaces An Anthology of Contemporary African Women's Writings', published 1999 under ISBN 9780435910105 and ISBN 0435910108.