Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (English) Paperback Book

Description: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi A BBC Top 100 Novels that Shaped Our WorldEffia and Esi: two sisters with two very different destinies. One sold into slavery; one a slave traders wife. The consequences of their fate reverberate through the generations that follow. Taking us from the Gold Coast of Africa to the cotton-picking plantations of Mississippi; from the missionary schools of Ghana to the dive bars of Harlem, spanning three continents and seven generations, Yaa Gyasi has written a miraculous novel - the intimate, gripping story of a brilliantly vivid cast of characters and through their lives the very story of America itself.Epic in its canvas and intimate in its portraits, Homegoing is a searing and profound debut from a masterly new writer.This incredible book travels from Ghana to the US revealing how slavery destroyed so many families, traditions and lives - and how its terrifying impact is still reverberating now. Gyasi has created a story of real power and insight Stylist, the Decades 15 Best Books by Remarkable WomenSelected for Grantas Best of Young American Novelists 2017Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Best First BookShortlisted for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction Shortlisted for the Beautiful Book Award 2017 FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Notes A moving, deeply humane and engrossing debut novel, it is a Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller and winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Best First Book. Back Cover Homegoing is a novel I wish I could have read when I was a young woman Zadie Smith Effia and Esi: two sisters with two very different destinies. One sold into slavery; one a slave traders wife. The consequences of their fate reverberate through the generations that follow: from the Gold Coast of Africa to the plantations of Mississippi; from the missionary schools of Ghana to the dive bars of Harlem. Spanning continents and generations, Yaa Gyasi has written a miraculous novel - an intense, heartbreaking story of one family and through their lives, the story of America itself. A wonderfully evocative and compassionate novel. Homegoing is a gift to its readers and a treasure to cherish Petina Gappah, Financial Times Homegoing has something better than perfection, and that is a touch of magic . . . Gyasi is the right artist at the right time New Statesman A beautiful, wise and illuminating novel that doesnt flinch from its difficult subject, but manages to be healing and hopeful Cathy Rentzenbrink, The Times Flap Effia and Esi: two sisters with two very different destinies. One sold into slavery; one a slave traders wife. The consequences of their fates reverberate through the generations that follow. Taking us from the Gold Coast of Africa to a cotton-picking plantation in Mississippi; from a village missionary school to the dive bars of Harlem, spanning three continents and seven generations, Yaa Gyasi has written a miraculous novel - an intense, heartbreaking story of one family and through their lives the very story of America itself. Epic in its canvas and intimate in its portraits, Homegoing is a novel about how history shapes us all. It is a searing and profound debut from a masterly new writer. Author Biography Yaa Gyasi was born in Mampong, Ghana, and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. Her first novel, Homegoing, was a Sunday Times bestseller, won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Best First Novel and was shortlisted for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction. In 2017 Yaa Gyasi was selected as one of Grantas Best of Young American Novelists and in 2019 the BBC selected her debut as one of the 100 Novels that Shaped Our World. Her second book, Transcendent Kingdom, was shortlisted for the Womens Prize for Fiction and is a New York Times bestseller. Review This novel boldly pushes the scope and possibilities of what historical fiction can do. Intimate yet expansive . . . one of the many extraordinary achievements of Gyasis enviable debut is the writers ability to make all the myriad descendants here - enslaved mothers, carpenters, academics - equally worthy of the readers sustained engagement and compassion -- Michael DonkorShows the unmistakable touch of a gifted writer * The New Yorker *I think I needed to read a book like this to remember what is possible. I think I needed to remember what happens when you pair a gifted literary mind to an epic task. Homegoing is an inspiration -- Ta-Nehisi Coates, National Book Award winning author of Between the World and MeWildly ambitious debut by a 26-year-old writer . . . Its impossible not to admire the ambition and scope of Homegoing -- Michiko Kakutani * New York Times *Remarkable, is a devastating account of America....explores horror without ever losing sight of humanity or hope * Sunday Times 3 To Watch *[A] commanding debut . . . will stay with you long after youve finished reading. When people talk about all the things fiction can teach its readers, theyre talking about books like this * Marie Claire *Gyasi gives voice, and an empathetic ear, to the ensuing seven generations of flawed and deeply human descendants, creating a patchwork mastery of historical fiction * Elle *An astonishing epic debut * Observer *Homegoing is a novel I wish I could have read when I was a young woman. An intelligent, beautiful and healing read, destined to become a classic -- Zadie SmithHomegoing is one hell of a book... I recommend Homegoing without reservation. Definitely a must read for 2016. -- Roxane Gay Review Text Shows the unmistakable touch of a gifted writer Review Quote Extraordinary Details ISBN0241975239 Author Yaa Gyasi Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2017 ISBN-10 0241975239 ISBN-13 9780241975237 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 320 Publication Date 2017-10-05 Language English UK Release Date 2017-10-05 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2017-10-05 NZ Release Date 2017-10-05 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General Alternative 9780241980446 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116956714;

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