{"title":"Léonora Miano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLéonora Miano\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves narratives that explore identity, heritage, and the complexities of human relationships. Her work often delves into the intersection of personal and cultural histories, inviting readers to reflect on themes of belonging and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending elements of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e with poignant storytelling, her books offer rich insights alongside emotional depth. Readers can expect thought-provoking explorations presented through evocative prose and nuanced characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"afropea-by-leonora-miano-9781803093420","title":"Afropea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChallenging conventional notions of racial and regional identity, Léonora Miano provides a fresh perspective on the complexities of self-perception.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this ground-breaking exploration, French-Cameroonian author Léonora Miano unveils a distinct sensibility shaped by her sub-Saharan African roots, setting her apart from those who identify as Afro-Europeans, or Afropeans, a group forged within the European context. Drawing on her unique perspective, Miano reveals the complexities that determine self-perception and complicate the bonds of identification and solidarity between Afro-Europeans and their sub-Saharan counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContrasting with France's approach of lumping all citizens of sub-Saharan descent together under an \"African\" label, the author questions the effectiveness of such categorization in fostering a genuine connection to one's country and assuming responsibility for its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the many challenges, Miano finds hope in the Afropean identity—those who embrace the fusion of Africa and Europe within their self-designation—believing it holds the potential to embody a transformative, fraternal, anti-imperialist, and anti-racist societal project. Yet, she acknowledges the persistent struggle for acceptance and understanding in a society grappling with identity tensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this powerful narrative, Miano examines the allure of rejection that exists on both sides of the divide, offering a nuanced examination of the delicate balance between cultures, identities, and the pursuit of a utopian vision. Timely and captivating, \u003cem\u003eAfropea\u003c\/em\u003e is essential to understanding the Afropean perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429706940652,"sku":"9781803093420","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781803093420.jpg?v=1774560027"},{"product_id":"twilight-of-torment-ii-heritage-by-gila-walker-9781803091549","title":"Twilight of Torment – II. Heritage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA searing novel exploring the construction of masculinity in sub-Saharan Africa.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter beating his girlfriend and leaving her for dead on the street, Amok retraces his steps. Frightened by his act, which reproduces the violence of his father, he hopes to save the woman. But it is too late when he arrives at the scene; two women are already carrying the injured woman. Overwhelmed and not daring to reveal himself, he decides to find his father in order to learn how to rid himself of the dark force that he believes runs through the men of his lineage. He embarks on a journey that will be, more than anything, an inner one, forcing him to understand his story and choose a healthier way of being in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis second volume of \u003ci\u003eTwilight of Torment\u003c\/i\u003e is both intimate and political. Through the story of a man and his family, we discover an African bourgeoisie and its many social wanderings in a contemporary Africa whose future seems nebulous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433214394604,"sku":"9781803091549","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781803091549.jpg?v=1774765417"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/leonora-miano.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}