In Dependence

By: Sarah Ladipo Manyika

Narrated by: Sarah Ladipo Manyika

In the early 60s, Tayo Ajayi sails to England from Nigeria to take up a scholarship at Oxford University. There he discovers a whole generation high on visions of a new and better world. He meets Vanessa Richardson, the beautiful daughter of a former colonial officer. Their story, which spans four decades, is a bittersweet tale of a brave but doomed affair and the universal desire to fall truly, madly, and deeply in love.

A lyrical and moving story of unfulfilled love fraught with the weight of history, race, and geography and intertwined with questions of belonging, aging, faith, and family secrets, In Dependence explores the complexities of contemporary Africa, its Diaspora, and its interdependence with the rest of the world.

©2019 Sarah Ladipo Manyika (P)2019 Recorded Books

Great audio version

This was my second time going through the book which I initially read a few years ago. The storyline goes through decades, but is still captivating right to the end with so much emotion pouring through. With the audi version, Sarah has done a magnificent job of narrating the story. The voice changes to suit each character allowed me to visualize each scenerio and gave insight into each characters personality. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the masterpiece, rare and unique. Love it! This is one great story of all times!