Head Above Water
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Head Above Water has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Call Her Daddy (Jan 2026). In the episode "The Real Avril Lavigne" on Call Her Daddy, Avril Lavigne discusses her song "Head Above Water," describing it as a reflection of her intense experiences during a serious illness. She emphasizes how these challenging moments influenced her writing, stating that the song was "really dark heavy" for her. This connection highlights the impact of personal struggles on creative expression.
Head above Water is a 1986 non-fiction book by Nigerian novelist Buchi Emecheta. It was published in 1986 in the African Writers Series by Heinemann and has been described as "anecdotal autobiography."
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Call Her Daddy |
| Author | Buchi Emecheta |
| Published | 1986 |
| Publisher | Ogwugwu Afo |
| Subjects | Authors, Nigerian, Biography, Nigerian Authors |
| ISBN | 9780950817736 |
| Genre | Authors, Nigerian, Biography, Nigerian Authors |
Who talks about Head Above Water on podcasts?
Alex Cooper brought up Head Above Water; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Call Her Daddy.
- The Real Avril Lavigne (Full Episode) on Call Her Daddy (Jan 2026) — Alex Cooper