Online Film & Television Association". Archived from the original on 26 August 2016 . Retrieved 19 December 2015. The Middle Daughter is set in contemporary Enugu in the heart of eastern Nigeria. It revolves around a family who suffered tragic loss and the ways their trauma-coping mechanisms complicate life, while commenting on Nigeria’s upper-middle-class echelon and the dichotomy of moving up or down the social ladder through marriage. It explores the vulnerability of grief and fragility of relationships. It takes a cursory look at the family unit and considers how pressure can pull apart a once steady family structure, while shedding light on the health-care system, women’s reproductive rights, “surrogacy,” and baby factories in Nigeria. Final notes: The only thing that confused me a bit was the shift in perspectives. The chapters already clarify who’s view we’re seeing, but only Nani was told in the ‘I’ perspective. Nevertheless, the story was phenomenal, painful, but one everyone should try. Glad I got the arc :).

Irrespective of however anyone feels about this book, I think that one thing we can all agree on is the fact that her talent at putting together beautifully crafted prose, speaks for itself. While reading this book, I encountered a good number of such passages and sentences and I just had to reread before moving on, for the sheer pleasure of it. The Udodi, Chorus interludes, had a lot of these. I absolutely loved the bond between Nani and her father, very beautiful. And the courage of Nani. Walking away from abuse is never easy but confronting the abuser takes courage and she had it!PAAFTJ Television Awards winners announced: "Community" and "Breaking Bad" earn top honors". tvbythenumbers. Archived from the original on May 17, 2013 . Retrieved May 11, 2013. a b Seidman, Robert (September 23, 2010). "Wednesday Finals: 'The Middle,' 'Modern Family,' 'Cougar Town,' 'Undercovers' All See Small Gains". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 4, 2019 . Retrieved September 23, 2010. SNTA – Program". Snta.com. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014 . Retrieved October 27, 2014.

The Middle premiered on ABC in the United States on September 30, 2009. The series aired on City (formerly Citytv) in Canada from the third to ninth season. [23] Previously, the show aired on A (now CTV Two) during its first season. [24] In Australia, the show premiered on December 7, 2009, on Nine Network. The New Zealand premiere was on May 8, 2010, on TV2. In India, the show premiered on January 5, 2015, on Romedy Now. In the UK, it premiered on August 29, 2010, on Sky1. Season 5 premiered on Comedy Central UK on January 21, 2014, and in Ireland on April 16, 2014, on TV3. It has been adapted in Hindi on Reliance Broadcast Network comedy channel BIG MAGIC as Tedi Medi Family. It is also broadcast on the Neox Channel in Spain [25] and Warner Channel in Latin America and Brazil. [26] [27] In Bulgaria the series premiered in late 2019 alongside Young Sheldon on the Bulgarian pay television channel bTV Comedy. It was dubbed by studio MediaLink. Nani, the protagonist and middle child, is othered in so many subtle ways. The names of the first and last daughters start with a U: Udodi and Ugo. Both names signify peace and abundance, respectively. However, the middle child’s name starts with an N: Nani. Aside from being othered by the lettering of her name, Nani means “scarcity,” a direct contrast to the abundance and goodwill of her sisters’ names. The otherness that was prophesied in her name manifests consistently and drives her into exile for several years. Schedule of Movies, Series and Specials | Hallmark Channel". Archived from the original on 2019-08-24 . Retrieved 2019-08-05.In the end, the book bored me. I think a lot of the problem comes down to Ephraim. It’s not that I haven’t known pompous, righteous, and even emotionally abusive types; it’s that Unigwe hasn’t made him feel real. Come to think of it, none of the characters is particularly interesting or credible. I needed to believe in these people for the story to work, and I simply could not. Season 3's "Halloween II" was the most watched episode of the series, viewed by 10.16 million viewers. [69] Awards and nominations [ edit ] I'm very grateful that Nani's story ended well. These stories sometimes don't. I'm grateful to the author for giving us that.

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On March 6, 2012, it was announced that ABC Family (now Freeform) obtained the rights to The Middle, which began airing the series on September 9, 2013, until August 22, 2022. [28]

The Middle Daughter is an emotionally charged exploration of the ways in which a woman may fall victim to conventions designed to ensnare her. Chika Unigwe is a writer of great conviction and superior insight . . . Nani’s story drew me in from the start and pulled me under right up until the end’ AMINATTA FORNA if you hate men don’t read this book because it’ll make you hate them even more! jokes aside, this was one of the most heartbreaking books i’ve read lately; 17 year old nani’s world is plunged into darkness as she loses her father and sister. experiencing loss after loss, her heartache is only multiplied when she meets ephraim, the “man of God” who almost feeds off of her grief and despair. not to mention a mother who’s years have hard work have hardened what should be a soft heart for her daughters to seek refuge in. there were so many times where i had to physically put this book down let out a sigh of exasperation at the actions of not only nani but also ephraim, because one thing i’ll never understand is how someone can do evil to a person yet claim to love them. but i’m getting ahead of myself, just read the book!! Teen Choice Awards: The Winners List". 11 August 2013. Archived from the original on 13 August 2013 . Retrieved 12 August 2013. EWwy Awards 2013: Meet Your 10 Winners!". September 13, 2013. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013 . Retrieved October 15, 2021. Critics' Choice Awards Nominations". Deadline. Archived from the original on 25 December 2015 . Retrieved 19 December 2015.a book dripping with loss, grief, heartache, family, trauma, loneliness, and hope, unigwe delivers a powerhouse of a story. the lyrical prose juxtaposed by the igbo phrases and sayings scattered throughout only made the reading experience that more enjoyable. nani’s story is simply tragedy after tragedy after tragedy, my heart felt so heavy as i made my way through this book, exacerbated by the fact that this story is the reality of many women today. the fact that it’s set in nigeria with igbo characters as well just made it all the more visceral for me. this book is jarring as it is demanding; you’ll be forced to reflect on the relationships in your life, and ponder whether the situation you’re in is what you envisioned when you were a child. Young Entertainer Awards - Nomination List 2018" (PDF). youngentertainerawards.org. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 12, 2018 . Retrieved May 11, 2018. But, when you have a parent who parents hard, whose soft edges are eroded by the work that she does, it's not hard to understand Nani whose shame and silence, forces her to make a life-altering choice with devastating consequences. But instead of building a better future with him, Nani is forced too soon into a challenging womanhood with an oppressive husband. Will she find the courage to take charge of her own life and seek true happiness, and at what cost?" Fin de semana de comedia por Warner Channel". Televitos. Archived from the original on April 18, 2018 . Retrieved April 17, 2018.