The Uncommon Housewife

About the Book

The author claims not to be a poet, yet she has reached out in a series of heartfelt and thought-provoking poems that takes us through her outlook to life, living, and the world in general. “The Uncommon Housewife” expresses in the most simplistic of terms her experiences, opinions, and views about life, love, family, and society. If you are reading this, congratulations! You are a victor. A survivor. You made it through several heartbreaks, strings of adversity, series of disappointments, a cocktail of delays and denials, and maybe a couple of failures and losses. Life has happened to you and made you stronger and wiser than you ever thought you could be. In spite of it all, you persevered. Let the collection of poems in this book “The Uncommon Housewife” accompany you on your reminiscences through life and refresh your perception of daily existence and its complexities.

About the Author

Uboho Bassey is a wife, mother, homemaker, and soul sister. The sensual nature of her personality resonates a deeply passionate outlook—vulnerable, fiercely nurturing, and resilient with a strong determination to succeed despite odds. Embracing the very essence of the writer that she is has been a tortuous ongoing process spanning several years. Her writing is reflective of this process of inner growth. Uboho Bassey holds a first degree in microbiology (BSc) Honours from the University of Calabar, Cross River State, and a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from the University of Lagos, Akoka, both in Nigeria. She is a human resources professional and an associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Lagos. She resides in the beautiful city of Lagos, Nigeria, with her family. “The Uncommon Housewife” is her first published collection.