WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT MONEy (2021)
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AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR
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“In this unforgettable blend of memoir and cultural commentary, Otegha Uwagba explores her own complicated relationship with money, and what her wide-ranging experiences say about the world around us.
An extraordinarily candid personal account of the ups and downs wrought by money, We Need To Talk About Money is a vital exploration of stories and issues that will be familiar to most. This is a book about toxic workplaces and misogynist men, about getting payrises and getting evicted. About class and privilege and racism and beauty. About shame and pride, compulsion and fear.
In unpicking the shroud of secrecy surrounding money – who has it, how they got it, and how it shapes our lives – this boldly honest account of one woman’s journey upturns countless social conventions, and uncovers some startling truths about our complex relationships with money in the process.”
Also available in German, Italian and Dutch.
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PRAISE FOR WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT MONEY
“A fabulous new memoir, that takes the innovative approach of telling a life story through the prism of money...Uwagba’s highly original book and ideas are worth reflecting upon.”
“A beautiful, searingly personal account of a world defined by money, full of courage and truth telling.”
“In this compelling book, Otegha confronts the British aversion to discussing money and in doing so reveals she is one of the most original and talented young writers we have.”
“A brilliant book that moved, amused, challenged and made me re-evaluate my own relationship with money. Otegha Uwagba writes with real intelligence and insight about the things many of us suspect but leave unsaid. A must-read.”
“A riveting, confronting memoir – as beautifully written as it is provocative and thoughtful.”
“This brilliant book has made me re-evaluate my money privileges, past and present. A must-read for anyone who thinks their money is just their monthly cash flow.”
“A smart take on finance that delves deep into both the personal and the political. Uwagba does not shy away from the knottier topics – in fact, she asks us to lean in and think about how we might untangle them ourselves.”