Homegoing
Homegoing
Author: Yaa Gyasi
Number Of Pages: 320
EAN: 9781101971062
Release Date: 02-05-2017
Summary:
"Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi is a poignant exploration of the legacy of slavery through generations, beginning in 18th century Ghana. The story starts with two half-sisters, Effia and Esi, whose lives diverge sharply. Effia marries a British slaver and lives in comfort in the Cape Coast Castle, while Esi suffers the brutalities of slavery, captured and shipped to America. The narrative unfolds through the lives of their descendants, highlighting the harrowing effects of slavery's heritage on their life choices and identities. Each chapter shifts perspective, drawing a vivid line from the colonial trade of the Gold Coast to the streets of Harlem, spotlighting personal and societal struggles over centuries. This masterpiece bridges continents and generations to reveal the enduring impact of familial bonds and the deep scars left by racism and colonialism, reminding us of the power of stories to hurt and to heal.
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