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Quote by Buchi Emecheta
The first book I wrote was The Bride Price which was a romantic bo

The first book I wrote was The Bride Price which was a romantic book, but my husband burnt the book when he saw it. I was the typical African woman, Id done this privately, I wanted him to look at it, approve it and he said he wouldnt read it. – Buchi Emecheta

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