World Without End: The Memoir of Utu

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World Without End is a gripping historical fiction that traces the life of Utu, a resilient African woman caught in the tides of tradition, patriarchy, and spirituality. Raised in a rural African village, Utu’s story is one of strength, survival, and the pursuit of autonomy against a backdrop of family struggles and cultural expectations. As she navigates the harsh realities of polygamy, child labour, and societal constraints, she also grapples with deep personal questions about love, identity, and destiny.

Set against the rich tapestry of African heritage, this novel paints a vivid portrait of a woman’s journey from rural obscurity to the complex dynamics of marriage, motherhood, and self-discovery. Utu’s quest for education, independence, and self- worth becomes a reflection of the broader struggle for women’s empowerment in Africa, revealing the transformative power of knowledge and resilience.

Through lush, evocative storytelling, World Without End explores the tension of African religion and Western traditions, celebrating the endurance of oral traditions, the bond of family, and the indomitable spirit of a woman determined to break free from the chains of her world.

World Without End is a gripping historical fiction that traces the life of Utu, a resilient African woman caught in the tides of tradition, patriarchy, and spirituality. Raised in a rural African village, Utu’s story is one of strength, survival, and the pursuit of autonomy against a backdrop of ...

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Adéṣínà, Olúwakẹ́misọ́lá Bọ́ládé, PhD, was born in Iju, Akure North Local Government of Ondo State, Nigeria, to the Fagbuyiro family. She was educated at Fiwasaye Girls’ Grammar School and at the prestigious University of Ibadan, Nigeria. As an educationist, she loves teaching.

‘Kẹ́misọ́lá is a lecturer at Lead City University and a trained e-tutor with the Distance Learning Centre of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Her research focuses on

cultural pragmatics and discourse analysis. She is a member of the English Scholars Association of Nigeria (ESAN), the Pragmatics Association of Nigeria (PrAN) and the African Pragmatics Association (APrA).

She writes devotionals and instructional books for children. She teaches grammar and discourse at the university and has contributed to both local and international scholarly journals.

Adéṣínà, Olúwakẹ́misọ́lá Bọ́ládé, PhD, was born in Iju, Akure North Local Government of Ondo State, Nigeria, to the Fagbuyiro family. She was educated at Fiwasaye Girls’ Grammar School and at the prestigious University of Ibadan, Nigeria. As an educationist, she loves teaching. ‘Kẹ́m...

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