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But as they enter their teens, Selasi begins to change, construction a wall around herself designed to keep everyone away. Soon, Akorfa no longer recognises her sullen, withdrawn cousin.
It will take many years for their paths to cross again. Their lives may have drifted in different directions, but Selasi and Akorfa haven't forgotten the closeness they once shared. Akorfa now works in international development as she navigates the challenges of life as a Black woman and mother in the US; Selasi is a successful restaurateur running the hottest spot in Accra. And when an incident at her restaurant puts Selasi in danger, the women must overcome their differences and face the truth of what happened all those years ago, even if others would prefer them to remain silent.
Nightbloom is an irresistible story about female friendship, about the relationships that shape us and the people we never quite leave behind.
But as they enter their teens, Selasi begins to change, construction a wall around herself designed to keep everyone away. Soon, Akorfa no longer recognises her sullen, withdrawn cousin.
It will take many years for their paths to cross again. Their lives may have drifted in different directions, but Selasi and Akorfa haven't forgotten the closeness they once shared. Akorfa now works in international development as she navigates the challenges of life as a Black woman and mother in the US; Selasi is a successful restaurateur running the hottest spot in Accra. And when an incident at her restaurant puts Selasi in danger, the women must overcome their differences and face the truth of what happened all those years ago, even if others would prefer them to remain silent.
Nightbloom is an irresistible story about female friendship, about the relationships that shape us and the people we never quite leave behind.
Peace Adzo Medie's debut novel, His Only Wife, was a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, a New York Times Notable Book of 2020, and a Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2020. It was also a Reese's Book Club pick. Her book, Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence Against Women in Africa, was published by Oxford University Press in 2020. She has won numerous awards for her scholarship and has held several fellowships, including the Oxford-Princeton Global Leaders Fellowship. She holds a PhD in public and international affairs from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in geography from the University of Ghana.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Romane & Erzählungen |
| Rubrik: | Belletristik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Seiten: | 345 |
| Inhalt: | 348 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9780861548125 |
| ISBN-10: | 0861548124 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Medie, Peace Adzo |
| Hersteller: | Oneworld Publications |
| Maße: | 195 x 128 x 36 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Peace Adzo Medie |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 21.03.2024 |
| Gewicht: | 0,316 kg |
Peace Adzo Medie's debut novel, His Only Wife, was a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, a New York Times Notable Book of 2020, and a Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2020. It was also a Reese's Book Club pick. Her book, Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence Against Women in Africa, was published by Oxford University Press in 2020. She has won numerous awards for her scholarship and has held several fellowships, including the Oxford-Princeton Global Leaders Fellowship. She holds a PhD in public and international affairs from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in geography from the University of Ghana.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Romane & Erzählungen |
| Rubrik: | Belletristik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Seiten: | 345 |
| Inhalt: | 348 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9780861548125 |
| ISBN-10: | 0861548124 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Medie, Peace Adzo |
| Hersteller: | Oneworld Publications |
| Maße: | 195 x 128 x 36 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Peace Adzo Medie |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 21.03.2024 |
| Gewicht: | 0,316 kg |
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