I am very impressed by the quality of the research and the writing. The work addresses a large anthropological research gap – divorce – and adds to our knowledge in highly significant and very original ways. Norah Kiereri’s very innovative empirical evidence and reflecting remarks (in the conclusion) will certainly stimulate further research. Dr. Julia Pauli, Institut für Ethnologie Universität Hamburg

Reading the manuscript, I was struck to realise the lacunae in literature on divorce in African societies, while it is such a common practice and experience. I see this book as an example of a new generation of African authors who are finding their own route in the academic landscape, manoeuvring Euro-American academic styles and canons, as well as responding to African scholarly expectations. Rachel Spronk, University of Amsterdam