The Audacity.

The Audacity.

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Cursed Daughters: Managing Expectations

An Audacious Book Club Discussion

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Roxane Gay
Dec 18, 2025
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I really loved that Eniiyi’s career ambition is to counsel those who have to deal with inherited/genetic illnesses, which is an interesting way to look at her family’s own curse. What steps does Eniiyi take to fight against that curse? In what ways do tradition and trauma heighten tensions in the family home? In your own life, have you had to manage fam…

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