This novel is about surviving abuse, healing from trauma, and the pursuit of justice and change.
Disclaimer: "Ocean of Tears" contains adult themes and sensitive content that may be difficult for some readers.
REASONS TO READ
OCEAN OF TEARS
To gain a better understanding of the social and cultural factors that contribute to domestic abuse.
You are inspired by the true-to-life stories of survivors.
To find hope and healing if you, or someone you love, are breaking free from an abusive relationship.
You are on a journey of cultural exploration, global awareness, and cross-cultural dialogue.
OCEAN OF TEARS
by Ololade Akinlabi
ÓLÚSE
THE GENESIS
by Michael-Xavier Awogbemi and Ebuka Sylva Agujekpe
PRE-ORDER OCEAN OF TEARS
THE AUTHOR
OLOLADE AKINLABI
Ololade Akinlabi is a prose writer with a particular focus on themes related to gender relations and gender biases, as well as a poet with poems featured in various international journals and magazines.
Ololade's latest work is the adult fiction novel Ocean of Tears – a purposeful story exhibiting the realities of gender violence against women. Through his work, Ololade hopes to amplify the voices of women whose stories and experiences related to gender-based violence and biases are too often misrepresented or ignored, particularly throughout largely patriarchal societies.
When not writing, Ololade enjoys reading African novels by authors like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ayi Kwei Armah. He currently resides in Ibadan, Nigeria, where he imparts his knowledge of social issues as a teacher.
Ololade is the 2018 winner of the Ken Egba Poetry Prize by Poet award and the 2017 Nominee for the Writer’s Award in Nigeria.