Broken

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At a young age, Promise is molested by her uncle, and her life is never the same again. She grows up to be promiscuous, using sex to meet basic necessities and luxuries of life. She's intrigued to meet Ope, a Christian man who practices celibacy, and in her attempts to make him fall, she falls in love...

But married life is not all she dreamed it would be. Their chemistry in bed leaves much to be desired, and Promise soon loses the fight against her sexual urges. Convinced that they can never work, she wants to leave, but Ope doesn't believe in divorce. In her struggle for freedom, she discovers the depths of her own wickedness, as she seeks to break the man she once loved fervently.

Broken is a story about broken people who break others, and the divine power of love that conquers all.

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Broken was produced in audio format by Mixsie Fun Books in 2017.  Get the AUDIO VERSION.  You can also order the paperback from my store HERE or via Amazon HERE.

70 thoughts on “Broken”

  1. Ejiro

    This is simply amazing. I am fascinated by you absolute commitment to your craft. Well done Ufuomaee, beyond your literal work you inspire and challenge me to be more. I pray you more grace, breakthrough on every side and that your reward for hardwork will come as at when due.

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      1. Tracy Okitavwota

        Broken is a Must read for everyone. There are so many young girls in the world who have been molested just like promise. It really pained my heart to see young girls in the street living ungodly life. Promise life thought me many things but I will mention one …. God will never condemn the life of any human, he loves everyone of his children and there is still hope for those living ungodly life. As for Ope, he is one in a billion kind of guy. Immediately I finish reading this book I prayed to God for a Man just like Ope, someone who heart is for God, someone is ready to accept you just as inperfect as u are. Parents also have alot to learn from this book. I have said too much ???Go get a copy. More Grace to you Aunty ?

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  2. Marvel

    The title broken is a very strong word and I think it was carefully picked, promise wouldn’t have had such an hideous life if not for the trauma experience as a child, a lot of broken women out there who act the way they act because of how life treated them and unless we learn to love and show compassion like ope,just as a loving God who look not at our wrongs but yet go out of his way to love us unconditionally, men and women like promise can never come to the point of been broken for until we broken, we cannot come to the understanding of what a loving God went through to save us

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  3. Tega Aluwa

    I felt bad for promise and the fact they are children (both sex) out there who are abused in this country.i learnt alot from this stories and i pray that people like uncle bill and tony be put behind bar’s
    Thank u sis for jst a wonderful and inspirational message it made me realize that God is the perfect cure 4 heartbreak

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    2. Faith'spen

      Broken is indeed a page turner, leaving you with watery eyes and racing heart.

      Emotionally satisfying, evocative and exceptional are few adjectives that accompany this blockbuster.

      The plot centres around the ancient love story of Hosea and Gomer, retold in the lives of Ope and Promise.

      Broken reminded me of my past. In the midst of it, I cried. Like Promise, I had sought for love in the wrong places. But like a skilled Evangelist, shows me where true love is found-in God.

      When I turned the last page, I found myself reaching out again to the God who loves me and sent Jesus Christ to die for me.

      Dear Ma’am, thank you for writing Broken. It touched my heart and soul.

      Broken will always stay with me.

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  5. Mo Alakiu Ajibola

    i enjoyed reading broken. There are so many things i gleaned from the book.

    Firstly, is the fact that marriage is a ministry, its an expression of our faith and they are 3 parties in a marriage. God who witnesses all things, the husband and the wife.

    Secondly, the story reminds me of the love Christ has for us, as his bride. It’s deep and unconditional.

    Thirdly, the character Ope, had the option to walk out of his marriage, adultery is only condition given for a divorce in the bible, but he did not. I like the fact that the book highlights that, God expects us to fight for our marriages in the place of prayer..

    Well done to the author, for sharing bible principles and for educating about the ills in our society and its effect.

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      1. Oyin Ola

        Broken. Hhhmmmm.
        I enjoyed how this book opened my eyes to see how we all are broken in one way and how God embraces us with his loving arms.
        It points us to our Loving Father.

        Good job, Ufuomaee. You have done well.
        Keep soaring.

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  6. Adeola

    Broken is written in a comprehensible language and riveting narrative.

    It’s a touching story about a wayward wife (Promise) and a loving husband (Ope): Broken people break people but it ends well. It’s about uncompromising love, betrayal, repentance and retributive justice.

    Ufuoma proved her mettle yet again like a fine master of storytelling.

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      1. Adeola

        God bless you for using your pen! God bless you for allowing God use you! God bless you for answering your call! You’re fire, a light , a voice in our generation and a gift !

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          1. Toluwanimi Shobowale
            Toluwanimi Shobowale

            This book was an eye opener for me we never no we are broken because we feel it normal what people do to break us what we do to break others but God’s intervention to open our eyes to see that it not normal the world makes it normal but it’s not.

            I like that God gave grace to Ope to keep fighting for his marriage.

            Thank you ma for this great book 😘

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  7. Kikelomo Kuponiyi

    Broken is a tough read! However it accurately reflects our human tendency to go the wrong way and God’s unfailing love and patience in restoring us to Himself. While we were still sinners, He loved us and provided a way for us to come back home! That is the summary of this well to story. It paints a very vivid picture of how undeserving we are, of God’s love and also how long suffering God is towards us. Kudos to Ufuoma! A touching story indeed!

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  8. Marian Okitavwota

    I read the book Broken and l really see the need for we parents to be very careful about our children especially our girl children. From infant we don’t want to leave them with strangers, neighbors or our extended family. A lot of them are being molested. As parents we want to teach our children the fear of God and what is written in the holy book, as they grow up they will not devate from it. As parents we want to show good conduct to them and also teach them the need to be patient in anything they do, and the need to put their trust in God because He is the Alpha and finisher of our faith. We want to continue to rely on him. If we do, all our way will be successful. There are more good lessons in that book, about faith and marriage too. Please try and get your copy and you will enjoy reading it just as l have done. There are a lot of books written by Ufuomaee. Please try and get one of them and you will not regret reading it.

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  9. _MO

    Broken reminds me of the story of Hosea in the bible. How he married a prostitute and she kept going back to the life he picked her from despite all the love he showed to her. This is a reminder of God’s love towards us, even in our filthiness God still loves us and wants us to be his own. No matter the dirty things we have done in the past, God still love us and he is telling us to leave it in the past and so we do not have to listen to the lie of the devil and let him win.

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  10. Tosin Sanni

    What a redemptive love! It pierces through the darkest, most rebellious of hearts, bringing healing and restoration. Thank you, Ufuomaee for writing so grippingly! I became a part of their lives. I felt every emotion. I smiled when they smiled and grieved when they did. You’re a phenomenal writer. Thank you for sharing your gift with our world!

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      1. Osineye Mofeoluwa

        The novel “Broken” is a very interesting one. The author made it easy for readers to read by using simple words and sentences. I enjoyed every bit of the novel.

        The novel talks about how the pain of past hurts and rules many lives. It simmers, it stifles, and sometimes it shuts a person completely down. However, God heals hurts. He is waiting and ready to touch our deepest pain if we will let Him. In a sense, His healing is another divine exchange, in which we offer to Him our hurt and He offers to us His healing.
        Psalm 147:3 states, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (or sorrows)”.

        The novel is a 10/10 for me 💯

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  11. Iyanuoluwa Olorode
    Iyanuoluwa Olorode

    I loved this take on a contemporary Nigerian Hosea and Gomer retelling. It felt real. Ope’s pain gave a glimpse of what Hosea could have experienced. And Promise’s stubbornness…was on a whole different level.

    The persevering love definitely could only have been inspired by God.

    How Tony maltreated Promise reminded me of how the devil lures us in with the temporary pleasures of sin, but in reality, he doesn’t have your best interests at heart.

    It’s a good read that shows forth the brokenness of man sexually.

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  12. Temitope

    I’m so glad I get to the read broken as part of the readathon currently organised and ongoing by @Ufuomaee which is the author by the way.🙂 She took themes rarely written about in books and wrote it thoroughly and carefully that it tugged at my heartstrings. I loved that the story centred on the saving grace and the love of Christ that beautifies even a broken life. I’m happy that Promise and Ope met with God at various points which in turn results in a beautiful love story.

    I strongly recommend it to anyone that has been broken and feels there’s no way out, this book was so reassuring about the unbroken love of God.

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  13. Toyin Dosunmu
    Toyin Dosunmu

    Hmmmm, where do I start from? Broken is truly a book for the broken. It’s a little hard on your sensitivities but it’s the real world. Life is not always a bed of roses, but you see, even in our murky waters, in our down low dirty, filthy state of minds and maybe even physically, God will NEVER let us go. He will reach down those depths and pull us out with His Love. Truly Amazing Grace how sweet they sound. You truly may not know the meaning of those words until you find yourself in such a situation.

    Thank you Ufuoma. Thank you.

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  14. Asa

    A real page turner! An eye opening experience for the girl child being molested by loved ones in the name of love!
    Ufuomaee, this captured my heart and i felt every emotion, every line, the hurt, the pain, the forgiveness and the love. Thank you! You are awesome!

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  15. Gloria Elemide
    Gloria Elemide

    The book “Broken’’ reminded me that we are all broken in one way or the other. I’ve been reading books about redemption but this stood out maybe because Ufuomaee addresses the rarely written about theme. This is a great read, it reminded me of how much I’m loved by God and it also refreshes me! Thank you so much Ufuomaee for writing this book, it’s a book of hope for the hopeless.

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  16. Treasure

    A beautiful story about unconditional love and redemption!

    I wasn’t expecting a story that would remind me that no matter how broken you are God is ever ready to make you whole.
    Promises story is at times hard to read but a harsh reality of what People face in the world. This story also reminds us that the devil doesn’t play fair so don’t ever think being on his side will be better than the saving grace of God.

    A must read !!

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  17. Tofunmi Talabi
    Tofunmi Talabi

    This novel was more of a trigger for me but in a good way. God’s love for us is overwhelming and unimaginable to the human mind. He also has people around us to who show us this kind of love in human form. I’m thankful Promise escaped and found, received the love of God and her husband’s.

    We always think we are so filthy that we are irredeemable, but his love shows otherwise. Do not think on behalf of God, he doesn’t see things the same way we do.

    Thank you Jesus for your love and I pray those that are broken find this light and are fixed with his love.

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  18. Oruare Ojimadu
    Oruare Ojimadu

    Deep!!!!! My second time reading and the message is still fresh. There’s nothing like the redeeming love of God. Wow! Promise really went all out but Ope still held on. Just like God refusing to give up but mending our broken pieces if we let Him. No matter how far gone, He restores. Beautiful story that always touches the heart. Thank you for being a willing vessel to put this story out with the message- God loves us and is ever ready to mend broken lives and restore peace.

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  19. Aduragbemi Ayannusi
    Aduragbemi Ayannusi

    Broken! This book was an emotional read for me. Promise knew how broken she was and wished to change but like she realised in the book, wishful thinking cannot do it. Only accepting the love of Christ can. Ope was the vessel that God used to redeem her. I love this book because it’s a reminder that no matter how far gone we are, God is willing and ready to bring us back home. What an unconditional love! I’ll recommend Broken to anyone that is doubting the love of Christ. Thank you Ufuomaee for yielding to the call of God and writing this book. God bless you

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  20. Prudence Thaddeus
    Prudence Thaddeus

    Okay….
    I must confess, this book is soo amazing.

    I read more than half of it in one sitting.
    I loved how the Author communicated through her characters. They felt so real and passed across strong emotions.

    I can see how Promise can be related to us, Christians. Then Ope as God and Tony as Devil.

    This is a novel that depicts God’s love.
    I loved every bit of it.

    Thank you so much, ma’am.

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  21. Oyeteju Akintunde
    Oyeteju Akintunde

    This book is truly a masterpiece! It reminds me of Cory Asbury’s song “Reckless Love” – about how God goes above and beyond to redeem us. Promise was indeed broken, but it took God’s redeeming love to restore her. Special shoutout to Ope, the devoted and caring husband, who, by God’s grace, never gave up on her. One of my favourite themes in the book is forgiveness. I love how it’s portrayed and how it unfolds throughout the story. Thank you, Ufuoma, for allowing God to use you as a vessel to share this powerful message.

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  22. Godspower Ezinne

    Omooooooo
    God’s love is indeed immeasurable
    I had shivers while reading especially towards the end of the novel….
    God bless the author for such an amazing and inspiring work.

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  23. Oluwakemi Oyewole
    Oluwakemi Oyewole

    _Oh the overwhelming, never ending, reckless love of God_

    _*Oh it chases me down, fights till I’m found*_

    I don’t think we got the correct information. I think Ope is the writer of this song because what a love! Talk about unconditional.

    A captivating story on how love can mend a broken person.

    “We live in a broken world and none of us can heal ourselves. None of us can unbreak what has been broken. And because we are broken, we go on to break others”

    Only Jesus can restore our brokenness. Redemption is possible with God

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  24. Nwoye Maryjane Ngozi

    Broken is a captivating novel that explores the profound impact of past hurts on our lives. The author’s use of simple, concise language makes for an effortless read. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this book.

    I found ‘Broken’ deeply resonant, reminding us that no matter how lost we may feel, God’s redemptive love can guide us back home. A truly uplifting read.
    I’m hooked !

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  25. Victory Egbo
    Victory Egbo

    Broken is a deep book. It portrays God’s unconditional love for us despite how far we run for it.
    The writer did a good job depicting how we stray as sinners and how God is ever ready to welcome us and show us his love.

    Broken is a lovely read and I would recommend.

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  27. Praise Abraham
    Praise Abraham

    Wow! I’m speechless. I’m overwhelmed. I’m crying. My heart is overflowing. My mind, blown away.

    This was such a beautiful story, heart wrenching at the start, but beautifully beautiful nonetheless. A masterpiece. A must-read.

    My repetitive choice of words is probably proof of how much this book hit me.

    I loved the author’s unique style of telling the Hosea Gomer story from a fresh perspective. And it was Nigerian! Gosh, I’m so so impressed.

    And I was blessed. The spiritual value of this powerful book cannot be quantified. I was deeply reminded of God’s unending love. I was reminded of how no one is past God’s redemptive grace. I think this is one of those books that leave a lasting impression. Ope and

    I am really grateful to God for the author’s life and how God has blessed her with this gift of writing to be a succour to many lives. More grace to your hands, ma’am.

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  28. Dorcas Beloved
    Dorcas Beloved

    When anointing meets with intelligence- that’s the description of Ufuomaee’s books. The first time I came across her book, I couldn’t drop it till I finished it and it was the same while reading “Broken”, I read it at a go. Broken is a book that speaks about redemption, I went through a lot of emotions while reading the book from being intrigued to being scared and finally being amazed at how far God can go to rescue a soul from damnation.
    God bless you ma’am for this book.

    PS: May God remove from our way and deliver us from all the “Uncle Bills” and “Tonys”

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  29. Taiwo David
    Taiwo David

    At a point,I had to pause reading this, because the more I read it, the more I kept thinking what am I to do to ensure I put this piece, not only in the hand of those that are victims, but for whomever that wishes to understand how grate Abba’s love.
    Thank you Ufoma, indeed flesh and blood has not revealed this to you.

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  30. Boluwatife Temitope
    Boluwatife Temitope

    I was really sleeping on this book, Broken is wonderfully written and the author ufuomaee writing game is top notch, this book brought out different emotions in me I really wanted to hate promise but i couldn’t bring myself to do so because she was a victim this book reminded me so much of God love for each and every one of us no matter what you have been through he sees us and he cares for us even when you think your sin is great he love he has is greater this book really taught me a lot and many people should read this book it is actually educative, my heart broke for promise but i pitied her husband too and those Bible quotes you added to the book very thoughtful i found myself taking screenshots of them I do much loved promise characters growth God is indeed great and real would i be reading this book again definitely

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