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Maame / Jessica George.

Summary:
Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi but in my case, it means woman. It's fair to say that Maddie's life in London is far from rewarding. With a mother who spends most of her time in Ghana (yet still somehow manages to be overbearing), Maddie is the primary caretaker for her father, who suffers from advanced stage Parkinson's. At work, her boss is a nightmare and Maddie is tired of always being the only Black person in every meeting. When her mum returns from her latest trip to Ghana, Maddie leaps at the chance to get out of the family home and finally start living. A self-acknowledged late bloomer, she's ready to experience some important "firsts": She finds a flat share, says yes to after-work drinks, pushes for more recognition in her career, and throws herself into the bewildering world of internet dating. But it's not long before tragedy strikes, forcing Maddie to face the true nature of her unconventional family, and the perils-- and rewards-- of putting her heart on the line. Smart, funny, and deeply affecting, Jessica George's Maame deals with the themes of our time with humor and poignancy: from familial duty and racism, to female pleasure, the complexity of love, and the life-saving power of friendship. Most important, it explores what it feels like to be torn between two homes and cultures-- and it celebrates finally being able to find where you belong.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781250282521 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 1250282527 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 312 pages ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2023.
Subject: Women, Black > Fiction.
Families > Fiction.
Race relations > Fiction.
Identity (Philosophical concept) > Fiction.
Ghanaians > England > Fiction.
London (England) > Fiction.
Genre: Bildungsromans.

Available copies

  • 62 of 68 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 3 current holds with 68 total copies.
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Abington Community Library FICTION GEORGE (Text) 50687011814657 Adult Fiction Available -
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Altoona Area Public Library F GEO (Text) 33240004729219 Adult Fiction Available -
Annie Halenbake Ross Library F Geo (Text)
Honor: Lock Haven High School Class of 1952
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Cambria County Library FICTION Geo (Text) 85131001865139 CACM Fiction Available -
Carbondale Public Library FICTION GEORGE (Text) 50688010857622 Adult Fiction Available -
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Dillsburg Area Public Library Adults GEO Fiction (Text) 34001001433711 Adult Area Checked Out 04/12/2024

Summary: Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi but in my case, it means woman. It's fair to say that Maddie's life in London is far from rewarding. With a mother who spends most of her time in Ghana (yet still somehow manages to be overbearing), Maddie is the primary caretaker for her father, who suffers from advanced stage Parkinson's. At work, her boss is a nightmare and Maddie is tired of always being the only Black person in every meeting. When her mum returns from her latest trip to Ghana, Maddie leaps at the chance to get out of the family home and finally start living. A self-acknowledged late bloomer, she's ready to experience some important "firsts": She finds a flat share, says yes to after-work drinks, pushes for more recognition in her career, and throws herself into the bewildering world of internet dating. But it's not long before tragedy strikes, forcing Maddie to face the true nature of her unconventional family, and the perils-- and rewards-- of putting her heart on the line. Smart, funny, and deeply affecting, Jessica George's Maame deals with the themes of our time with humor and poignancy: from familial duty and racism, to female pleasure, the complexity of love, and the life-saving power of friendship. Most important, it explores what it feels like to be torn between two homes and cultures-- and it celebrates finally being able to find where you belong.

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