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One for Sorrow, Two for Joy
Winner of the Diverse Book Award 2023
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that navigate the complexities of identity, culture, and personal growth. With an insightful exploration of life's challenges and joys, it offers a poignant and reflective look at the human experience, blending emotional depth with compelling storytelling.
One for Sorrow, Two for Joy
It's hard to plan your future when the ghosts of your childhood won't leave you alone...
It's hard to plan your future when the ghosts of your childhood won't leave you alone...
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'I loved this book so much! Intense and beautiful and heartbreaking.' Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder
It's hard to plan your future when the ghosts of the past won't leave you alone...
Stella tries very hard to be good. She tries not to be sassy, to answer back, to be noticed. Because when Stella’s father is angry, it’s like lightning and thunder and hailstones. All she can do is touch wood… or search for magpies. Two for joy.
But as Stella begins to build a new life, her past still haunts her. It will take all her grace, courage and love to heal her wounds and break free.
Set against a backdrop of London and Ghana, Marie-Claire Amuah has produced an unforgettable exploration of intergenerational trauma. Brimming with compassion, One for Sorrow, Two for Joy offers both a sensitive portrayal of the ripple effects of domestic violence, and a defiant story of friendship, resilience and hope.
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One for Sorrow, Two for Joy by Marie-Claire Amuah has been praised as a triumphant and heartfelt debut, resonating with themes of resilience, friendship, and intergenerational trauma. Critics highlight the book's vivid storytelling, drawing comparisons to works by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and commend its powerful exploration of domestic violence from a child's perspective. The protagonist Stella is celebrated as an engaging and unique heroine, with her story capturing the hearts of readers and critics alike.
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ISBN: 9780861545797
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
Marie-Claire Amuah is a British-Ghanaian barrister specialising in white-collar crime. She studied English and French at the University of Nottingham before embarking on a legal career. She is also a trustee of Black Cultural Archives, a national heritage charity dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain. She received the John C Laurence award from the Society of Authors to support the writing of her debut novel, One for Sorrow, Two for Joy (Oneworld 2022). She was born, raised and currently lives in South London.
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