Everything in Her Power has so much history and hope contained in four words. A
fitting title for a singular novel that successfully exposes the root of crippling
patriarchy whilst offering a multi-dimensional portrayal of what it means to
experience womanhood. Dr. Uche Theresa Okafor achieves a masterful odyssey of
intersectionality between Daughterhood, Motherhood, family, female agency,
power and the economics of power. Everything in Her Power offers a critique of
a system that constantly fails to protect women. Ola’s story speaks to the plight of
many women across cultures, and around d the world. Far too many women know
what it means to walk in Ola’s shoes. For far too many people, the subjugation of
women remains acceptable – a fact which gives Okafor’s novel its power.

Katy Simonian, Professor, Department of English, California State University
Long Beach

Everything in Her Power is a haunting odyssey of abuse, betrayal, and oppression.
The novel begins with the protagonist’s father (the King) praying for a daughter.
Despite having his seven sons, he earnestly yearns for the blessing of a daughter.
Providence will hear this prayer. Chief Nwamba Ilo is finally blessed with a
daughter. What does he do with her? The answer to this question explores the
misguided nature of patriarchy, whose endless tentacles cannot be pacified by a
father's love for his daughter. His daughter’s abuse by her husband (which sends
her to the hospital on many occasions), his verified infidelity, the torment of her
two young children, relentless efforts to undermine her business, and even a
murder attempt are dismissed. Everything In Her Power, a must-read, reinforces
Dr. Uche Theresa Okafor’s genius through its monumental impact and agency. 
This is her best work yet.

Prince Gumbi, Professor, Department of Africana Studies, California State
University, Long Beach

Uche Theresa Okafor is a renowned raconteur and Professor of Africana Studies
and African Literature at California State University, Long Beach. Spanning more
than two decades, Okafor continues to enjoy a distinguished career at this
university where she has mentored thousands of students and served on several
committees. She is the 2022 Recipient of the Life and Times Educational
Excellence Award and the 2024 Professor Awojobi Excellence Award.

A renowned orator, Dr. Okafor has given impactful speeches to audiences around
the world, on radio and television.