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What a Time to Be Alone

By: Chidera Eggerue
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Summary

One of VOGUE's 6 Female Writers to Read in 2018

It's not always easy to find self-worth in a world that seems obsessed with telling us we're not good enough. Empowering, intimate and full of heart, this highly anticipated debut audiobook from the online sensation 'The Slumflower', aka Chidera Eggerue, the unstoppable force behind the groundbreaking movement #SAGGYBOOBSMATTER, is essential listening for all young women. It's time to take charge of your life.

In What a Time to Be Alone, The Slumflower will be your life guru, confidante and best friend. She'll show you that being alone is not just okay: it's just about the best freaking thing that's ever happened to you. As she says, 'You're bad as hell and you were made with intention.' It's about time you realised. Peppered with insightful Igbo proverbs from Chidera's Nigerian mother and narrated by the author, this audiobook will help you to navigate the modern world. We can all decide our own fates, and Chidera shows us how, using a three-part approach filled with sass, wisdom and charm.

Learn how to celebrate you - decide your self-worth, take time to heal and empower yourself in this messy world.

Don't worry about them - avoid other people's demons and realize that everyone is protecting themselves from something - no matter how aggressive their method.

Feel the togetherness in US - sustain and grow healthy relationships and avoid toxicity in your friendships.

Own your story. Create your own narrative. Listen to this audiobook. #WATTBA

©2018 Chidera Eggerue (P)2019 W.F. Howes Ltd

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"Categorically one of the coolest women in Britain." (Cosmopolitan)

"The Millennial Mastermind." (ELLE)

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I really wanted to like this

But it's just not good. It's so disjointed and sounds like a book of "inspirational" quotes are being read out. There was a lot of contradictions too, it ended up making me quite frustrated because of how contradictory it was. I tried several times to listen to this in case it was me, trying to sit in my discomfort to see if it was because I didn't like what was being said for another reason but there was nothing deeper to it. It's just not my kind of advice. I enjoyed the author bringing in proverbs from her childhood, and appreciated her opening up more opportunities to think about the things she brought up in terms of race and white privilege.

I appreciate what the author is trying to do, for people who are just starting out on their journey then this might be an OK stepping stone but it lacked substance for me and didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. I gave it 1 star because I couldn't even finish it and given the choice I would return it. I hope you find more from it than I did.

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A lot of motivational quotes and not much else

I need start with a disclaimer: I bought the book on an impulse in the most recent sale and expected it to be about the growing culture of people staying single. My fault entirely, I should have read more about the book pre-purchase. To make a long story short - I am likely not the target audience.

What the title is actually about, is that it is okay to be alone, because no one fulfils your high standards of what a friend should be and provide. Maybe that premise speaks to you, it didn’t speak to me. The contents is structured very loosely and worded as definite instructions with no wiggle room. The whole thing is incredibly impersonal, just a set of instructions which very much resemble one line quotes you’ll find on a setting-sun-background on Instagram. If you think that that sounds very shallow as a book, you’d be correct.

Going beyond that though, I even struggled with the advice given. For one it seems to be predominantly centred on a religious belief that “everything is as it should be” and “if something doesn’t work out, it wasn’t meant to be and there is a reason”. The author also left little room for accepting criticism, repeating multiple times that people criticising you or leaving you as a friend are saying more about their own issues than about you, which doesn’t feel like a healthy mindset to me. Furthermore, I was not a fan of the statement that being around people just for fun isn’t what you should be doing - you should instead be working on your goals. I could go on, but I’m sure you get the idea. Putting yourself first is great, but it can’t be your only doctrine.

I did get the impression that the author has had a lot of bad things happen to her, which got her to the place she is at now, and I feel if she had given more context and shared more of what she went through, this would be a much better book. Sadly, as it is now, I can’t give more than one star.

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Although there are many valid points, not sure

I would honestly say that this book has so many encouraging and motivational points, however there are some slightly narcissistic undertones in this which one should be careful and aware of when reading. Honestly I would say that this is a social problem more than just this author however I felt uncomfortable with some of the messages that were put across in this book.

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great great great

loved it, finished with ease. will read many times I'm sure. recommended for anyone. Africa stand up!

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Everything I needed to hear

This is a book that spoke to me like a good friend who wants to See me shine but sees me doing too much for others. I read it twice. Will read it again and again. I will also pass it on but make my friends buy it so my queen can get her coin!!!

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So many Pearl's of wisdom

Concise but bursting with timeless wisdom. Will definitely be relistening soon & also recommending to my friends & my niece. A beautiful coming of age book or an affirming life refresh. I think this is one of those books that I will get something different from each time I listen to it.

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Breakup

Listened to it while going through a very hard breakup.
Her words are so powerful, helpful and I've gotten so many insights from it.
Thank you Chidera for spreading the word.

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beautiful and enlightening!

I feel empowered and confidence. beautifully read and so many wise words to take on board.

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Empowering and bold!

Loved the honestly and delivery of the author, would recommend this book. Fantastic quick listen and she doesn't mess about trying to fill the space. I loved that she spoke the proverbs and then translated it.

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The narrators voice is clear & easy on the ear.

If you are into self-help/healing yourself then you would have heard everything that is in this book before. Having said that it’s nice to get further confirmation that you are doing the right thing by putting yourself first & cutting off certain relationships that threaten your emotional & mental well being.
I’d run out of credits so purchased this audiobook as I wanted an evening listen that would help me drop off to sleep before bed time. In my opinion it isn’t worth the £5.99 I paid for it as it’s only just over an hour long and everything it suggests you probably already know if you listen to your gut instinct. It was that short that I was still awake by the end of the book.
On a positive note, as it’s short & sweet it can be listened to in its entirety as a quick reminder as and when is needed.

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