The Weight of Air
A powerful exploration of identity and invisible burdens
"A compelling and thought-provoking debut that is as enlightening as it is heart-wrenching. I couldn't put it down!"
The Guardian
"No matter if you are a lifelong fan of Fowora's work or just discovering them today, don't let yourself miss out on their finest release yet."
The New York Times
Femi Fowora is a writer whose work delves into the complexities of the human condition, drawing from a rich background in literature and personal experience.
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Praise from readers and critics
Flo A-O
Amazon Customer
A concise narrative that touches on different themes. The Author did a great job of keeping the narrative relevant and engaging while keeping the big picture in view. Definitely a well-thought, transparent and interesting piece, with all the smaller pieces fitting like...
Manny Kanabena
CFO & Aviation Expert
Recommend reading! I could not drop the book.. The book will save several souls….
Baba-Jallah Epega
Event Management and Marketing Specialist
A most inspirational book that’s gives us an insight into the Zeitgeist of Nigerian upper society. Mental health is indeed as important as physical health. Thanks for your openness and Gbolly Balogun ‘s ground breaking’Behind the Curtain’ platform. Keep up the good work FemFo
In this profound debut novel, Femi Fowora weaves a tapestry of human emotion and societal critique, exploring the invisible burdens we carry and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.
Audiobook Coming Soon
Experience The Weight of Air in a whole new way. Listen to a preview of the upcoming audiobook narrated by the author.
Full audiobook releasing in 2026