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Biography & Memoir· Nigeria

There Was a Country

by Chinua Achebe
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 2012352 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2012, There Was a Country established Chinua Achebe as one of the defining voices in biography & memoir. Achebe's long-delayed memoir about the Biafran War—in which he was a passionate advocate for Biafra—is both a personal account and a meditation on Nigeria's history and the role of art in times of crisis. Themes of Biafra, Nigeria, war run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 2012.

Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
201214
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Chinua Achebe
Nigeria
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is There Was a Country about?

Achebe's long-delayed memoir about the Biafran War—in which he was a passionate advocate for Biafra—is both a personal account and a meditation on Nigeria's history and the role of art in times of crisis.

Who wrote There Was a Country?

There Was a Country was written by Chinua Achebe, from Nigeria. First published in 2012.

What awards has There Was a Country won?

There Was a Country has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 2012.

Is There Was a Country worth reading?

There Was a Country is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 14/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Biafra, Nigeria, war.