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Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu
4.0
My heart is swelling for this #ownvoices debut by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu.
Seeking to define womanhood, faith, and relationships on her own terms, Soila leaves Kenya to pursue university in NYC. Ambitious and a bit headstrong, Soila learns to navigate life in a new country, wrestles with familial obligations, and discovers what it means to forge her own path despite her mother’s wishes. I loved the cross-cultural exploration between African Americans and Africans living in America.
The way Soila's worldview was shaped by growing up in a country where she was not a minority lies in stark contrast to the experience of her African American friends and colleagues.
This story lent itself well to audio format as the narrator brought an authentic accent and pronunciation to the pages.
As with Jessica George’s Maame, this is a coming of “young adult” age story that will have you rooting for Swelah as she redefines womanhood, faith, and relationships on her own terms in the face of stifling cultural expectations.
RATING: 4.5/5
PUB DATE: May 2, 2023
Seeking to define womanhood, faith, and relationships on her own terms, Soila leaves Kenya to pursue university in NYC. Ambitious and a bit headstrong, Soila learns to navigate life in a new country, wrestles with familial obligations, and discovers what it means to forge her own path despite her mother’s wishes. I loved the cross-cultural exploration between African Americans and Africans living in America.
The way Soila's worldview was shaped by growing up in a country where she was not a minority lies in stark contrast to the experience of her African American friends and colleagues.
This story lent itself well to audio format as the narrator brought an authentic accent and pronunciation to the pages.
As with Jessica George’s Maame, this is a coming of “young adult” age story that will have you rooting for Swelah as she redefines womanhood, faith, and relationships on her own terms in the face of stifling cultural expectations.
RATING: 4.5/5
PUB DATE: May 2, 2023