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Stories of People at the Crossroads

Welcome to my world of inspiring stories where I dive into the heart of African women's experiences. Through my blog posts and book reviews, I highlight the intricacies, challenges, and victories in the lives of people who are at the crossroads as follows:

  • African women who have gained an education and are at the crossroads of needing to choose between meeting demands for their career growth or fulfilling cultural expectations of them as female members of society.

  • The second group of people at the crossroads are women over the age of 40 who live in cities. Age 40 is when many changes occur to women’s bodies due to hormonal changes. I review and suggest multicultural food ideas to help the women navigate the changes. Click here for more information.

African Women in Books

African women in novels are often portrayed with great depth, diversity, and complexity, reflecting the diverse experiences and cultures across the African continent. Through books, we capture and portray the heart of the women's journeys vividly, weaving their diverse stories through fictional characters and compelling narratives. Not only do our tales resonate, but they also educate, inspire, inform, and entertain.

Our books and book reviews cover a diversity of themes, such as the women’s roles and responsibilities, personal journeys and transformations, strength and resilience, the impact of colonialism and post-colonialism, gender relations and inequality, intersectionality of experiences, cultural exploration, social change and adaptation, cultural heritage, family life, decision-making, political and social activism, and identities and empowerment, among others.

If you cherish authentic narratives about African women's lives, our book collection and book reviews are a must-read. We invite you to immerse yourself in these stories—each a unique blend of challenge, triumph, and transformation.

Who is Eileen Omosa?

Eileen is a sociologist who crafts stories capturing the essence of social change and adaptation in society. Her passion for examining the complexities of African women's lives within society has made her a unique and influential voice in literature on OwnVoices.

 Why African Women?

The short answer is that Eileen is one of these women. Her journey began in rural Kenya from where she was encouraged to pursue formal education and excel in her studies as the path to a brighter future. Armed with a sense of purpose, she set off to pursue a university education in the city, kick-starting her lifelong quest to explore people within different communities, their cultures, and how they respond when change occurs.

Equipped with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology, and a postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication, Eileen started her career in the environment and development sector. Decades later, she has honed her research skills and expertise, including on gender relations and household decision-making and food security. 

Eileen likes to travel as a way to learn about “the other.” While venturing towards the North Pole, she made a long stopover in Canada, from where she pursued further studies and has written and published over ten books.

When Eileen isn't pursuing a research task, she will be outside tending to her vegetable garden. At sunset she retreats indoors to her writing-desk to pen yet another novel about journeys of African women who have gained higher education and entered the workforce. Eileen delves into the challenges these women face as they strive to navigate the intricate balance between meeting demands for their career growth while fulfilling societal expectations of them as female members of society. The complexities become more pronounced when these women emigrate into cities or abroad.

Eileen’s unique storytelling is born from a combination of her life experiences as a daughter, sibling, parent, professional, and immigrant. Her narratives invite you into a dance of cultures, celebrating the diversity of life and the common threads that bind us all, together, as human beings.

Click here to learn more about her books.