General News | 19 February 2026 11:36 CET

"When You Wake Up, Your Standards Stop Negotiating" - Annie Macaulay Admonishes Women With Lessons From Book

By Oluwarantimi Oludase 

Nollywood actress, Annie Macaulay, is showcasing her love for books, as she has taken it upon herself to read one that focuses on relationship.

The ex-wife of legendary singer 2Baba, on her Instagram page noted how she read a book which didn't inspire her, but confronted her.

She said that the book made her connect with parts of herself that she had been protecting for a long time, adding that it is specially made for any woman who has confused love with survival.

Advising further, Annie stressed that reading the book is beneficial as it would provide laughter, fear, and open their eyes to see things differently.

She wrote:
"Some books inspire you. This one confronts you. I didn’t just read The Crowded Bed & The Empty Throne…

I met parts of myself I had been protecting for a long time.

This book is for any woman who has ever confused love with survival.

For any woman who has ever stayed too long because her heart was loyal.

For any woman who has ever needed permission to choose herself without guilt.

The Crowded Bed And The Empty Throne doesn’t shame you. It wakes you up. And when you wake up, your standards stop negotiating.

You’ll laugh, you’ll flinch, you’ll exhale…

And then you’ll start standing differently.
Follow the author @lightofeolles because more is coming, and you’ll want to be in the room early.

The book is available now.
Click the link in my bio."

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