A Father's Agony & Other Stories

By Takudzwa Chiwara

Takudzwa Chiwara is an emerging literary talent whose voice carries echoes of experience as shown by the fine touch in the eight stories that make up this collection, delving into the bittersweet complexities of human experience, showcasing the unwavering resilience and determination of the Zimbabwean people through the fictional narratives of his characters.

How does a jobless young man deal with the pressure of marriage? How does a poor female vendor handle headstrong male characters seeking to dupe her? How does a Zimbabwean navy sailor in the US prove that his ex-flame's son is his? What drives a businessman to push his employee, whom he owes salaries, to suicide? How does a father resolve the crisis brought about by his teenage daughter's pregnancy?

These stories will stir your emotions, get you to think through life's ironies and reflect on the every day hardships of ordinary people.

A Father's Agony and Other Stories received a nomination for the National Arts Merit Award, Zimbabwe's premier arts award, for Outstanding First Published Work in 2025.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G2JFTJKX
• ISBN13: 9798273895867
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"