"Exciting, glorious, a new and unique kind of love" Chimamanda Adichie opens up about motherhood, feminism & early failures

Acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie joined Guardian UK for a live webchat session with her fans. 

Chimamanda answered questions about motherhood, feminism, her creative process, female sexuality and early failure. The author who recently revealed that she gave birth to a baby girl described motherhood as exciting and terrifying at the same time.

"What excites you the most about being a new mom? What terrifies you the most about being a mom? A fan asked 

"Most exciting – a new and unique kind of love has come into my life, glorious and joyful and encompassing and full of discovery. Most terrifying – the anxiety-filled desire to protect her from everything and the terror-filled sense that I cannot." she gushed.