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We Need to Talk About Money

By: Otegha Uwagba
Narrated by: Otegha Uwagba
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‘One of the most original and talented young writers we have.’ Sathnam Sanghera

‘A must-read.’ Elizabeth Day

‘A beautiful, searingly personal account of a world defined by money, full of courage and truth telling.’ Owen Jones

An extraordinarily candid personal account of the ups and downs wrought by money, We Need To Talk About Money is a vital exploration of stories and issues that will be familiar to most. This is a book about toxic workplaces and misogynist men, about getting payrises and getting evicted. About class and privilege and racism and beauty. About shame and pride, compulsion and fear.

In unpicking the shroud of secrecy surrounding money – who has it, how they got it, and how it shapes our lives – this boldly honest account of one woman’s journey upturns countless social conventions, and uncovers some startling truths about our complex relationships with money in the process.

©2021 Otegha Uwagba (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Education Personal Finance Politics & Government Money Management Money

Critic reviews

"In this compelling book, Otegha confronts the British aversion to discussing money and in doing so reveals she is one of the most original and talented young writers we have." (Sathnam Sanghera, author of Empireland)

"A brilliant book that moved, amused, challenged and made me re-evaluate my own relationship with money. Otegha Uwagba writes with real intelligence and insight about the things many of us suspect but leave unsaid. A must-read." (Elizabeth Day, author of How to Fail)

"One of the most original and talented young writers we have." (Sathnam Sanghera)

"A must-read." (Elizabeth Day)

"A beautiful, searingly personal account of a world defined by money, full of courage and truth telling." (Owen Jones)

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5/5 for me. Very insightful how money can change a lot, especially in friendship circles. There is so much to say but would prefer you listened. It's also always such a treat to hear an author read their own work

It's 5 stars for me

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This is a must read, so interesting and factually and delivered in such a relatable way!

Excellent!!!

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This book is just beautiful and inspiring. And so honest about quite basic fundamental experiences that I feel most of us just don’t talk about enough!

An honest account…

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I saw myself in this book. Specifically having grown up frightened of poverty, I shook at how similar this story is to me and so many women of colour I know. I started the book looking for financial advice and ended it understanding myself so much more. Thank you for this.

beautiful, painful reminder of why this matters

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As someone who moved to the UK from a Sub-saharan African continent when very young so much in this book resonated with me - but it’s appeal, value and entertainment can speak to many people. This is the first book that I’ve read by Otegha Uwagba - I didn’t know what to expect but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The candour and humour in her writing is refreshing, and the explorations of the social dynamics surrounding money will be of genuine value to many readers.

Simply Excellent

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