Patsy

Name: Patsy
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SKU: 9781786076571
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By Nicole Dennis-Benn

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Patsy by Nicole Dennis-Benn follows the emotional journey of a Jamaican woman seeking a new life in America, leaving behind her young daughter for the chance of reuniting with her true love. As Patsy navigates the challenges and hardships of immigrant life in Brooklyn, the novel explores themes of identity, motherhood, and self-discovery, offering a poignant look at the sacrifices made in pursuit of one's dreams.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories exploring themes of identity, immigration, and motherhood. It delves into the emotional journey of seeking a new life in America while dealing with the complexities of leaving family behind. The rich, heartfelt narrative will appeal to those interested in character-driven tales that tackle social issues with sensitivity and depth.

Patsy

From award-winning novelist Nicole Dennis-Benn comes this beautifully layered portrait of motherhood, immigration and sacrifice

A brave, stirring portrait of a Jamaican woman who leaves her daughter behind for a new life in America

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When Patsy gets her long-coveted visa to America, it’s the culmination of years of yearning to be reunited with Cicely, her oldest friend and secret love, who left home years before for the 'land of opportunity'. Patsy’s plans do not include her young daughter, Tru, whom she leaves behind in a bittersweet trail of sadness and relief.

But Brooklyn is not at all what Cicely described in her letters, and to survive as an undocumented immigrant, Patsy is forced to work as a bathroom attendant and, ironically, as a nanny. Meanwhile, back in Jamaica, Tru struggles with her own questions of identity and sexuality, grappling every day with what it means to be abandoned by a mother who has no intention of returning.

Patsy is a passionate, moving, and fiercely urgent novel. It is a haunting depiction of immigration and womanhood, and the silent threads of love stretching across years and oceans.

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Nicole Dennis-Benn's novel Patsy has been praised for its vivid storytelling and the nuanced exploration of themes such as immigration, motherhood, and sexuality. Critics highlight its poignant examination of personal desires against societal expectations, alongside the emotional trials faced by its titular character, a Jamaican immigrant. The book is commended for its richness and depth, providing both heartache and hope while defying conventions, making it a deeply impactful read.

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ISBN: 9781786076571

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Nicole Dennis-Benn is the author of Here Comes the Sun, a New York Times Notable Book and winner of the Lambda Literary Award. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, she teaches creative writing at Princeton University and lives with her wife in Brooklyn. Her website is www.nicoledennisbenn.com.

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