Friday, June 14, 2024

Maame by Jessica George

Title: Maame
Author: Jessica George 
Genre: Fiction

Set in London, Maddie, a young woman struggles to find her identity in her professional life as well as her home life. Having received the name "Maame" which means "woman" in Twi, Maddie is trying her best to live up to the expectations of this title by caring for her ill father, their home, her mother's demands for Maddie to find a husband and also figuring out the type of woman she wants to become. Once faced with a life changing event, Maddie is then forced into decisiveness that brings her closer to her true identity. This book has a great balance of wit, sadness, and revelation for those going through transitional periods in their lives or a quarter life crisis.

- Bianca

Check out Maame by Jessica George @ the library!