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In Every Mirror She's Black

By Lola Akinmade Akerstrom and Emma Pass
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In Every Mirror She's Black by Lola Akinmade Åkerström is a compelling narrative that intertwines the lives of three Black women navigating their identities and ambitions across different societal landscapes. The story explores themes of race, belonging, and the pursuit of success in predominantly white spaces, offering an intricate look at the personal and professional challenges faced by each character. Without giving away any spoilers, it's a poignant exploration of love, identity, and resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by narratives exploring race, identity, and belonging, set against a vivid backdrop of culture clashes in Sweden. The intertwining lives of three Black women offer a compelling and thought-provoking view of what it means to be both seen and unseen in a predominantly white society. This story may appeal to readers interested in rich character development and socio-cultural commentary.

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The authentic and insightful story of Kemi, Brittany-Rae and Muna, three Black women and their everyday experiences living in Stockholm, a predominantly white city. Three Black women. Three everyday lives. There is no one way to be Black.

The authentic and insightful story of Kemi, Brittany-Rae and Muna, three Black women and their everyday experiences living in Stockholm, a predominantly white city. Three Black women. Three everyday lives. There is no one way to be Black.

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In Every Mirror She's Black is a sharply written story with messy, deeply moving characters, as praised by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn shares her admiration: "I was captivated by the writing from page one... Powerful."

The story of Kemi, Muna, and Brittany-Rae—Black women hoping to start anew in a society that does not see them—is, according to Chika Unigwe, "a story for these times."

Deesha Philyaw describes it as "a sexy, surprising, searing debut about love, loss, desire, and the many dimensions of Black womanhood. Timely and terrific!"

Three very different women are desperate for their lives to change. Though strangers, they are drawn to the same place: Stockholm, a city famed for its egalitarianism. But beneath the city's glittering surface lurk challenges old and new. Challenges that threaten to tear them down once and for all...

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In Every Mirror She's Black has been praised for its sharp writing and deeply moving characters. It raises challenging questions about the experiences of Black women and avoids simplistic resolutions. This novel is noted for its timely exploration of themes like racism, identity, and belonging in a globalised world, offering thought-provoking insights and poignant commentary on navigating predominantly white spaces.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801108607

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Apollo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 416

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Emma Pass Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Lola Akinmade Akerstrom

About the Author

Nigerian-American and based in Sweden, L?lá Ákínmádé Åkerström is an award-winning author, speaker, and photographer. Her work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, BBC, CNN, Guardian, Sunday Times Travel, Daily Telegraph, New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Slate, Travel Channel, Adventure Magazine, Lonely Planet, amongst others. In addition to contributing to several books, she is the author of the following books: 2018 Lowell Thomas Award winner for best travel book, Due North and bestselling LAGOM: Swedish Secret of Living Well, available in 18 foreign language editions. She has been recognized with multiple awards for her work, including 2018 Travel Photographer of the Year Bill Muster Award, and she was honoured with a MIPAD 100 (Most Influential People of African Descent) Award within media and culture in 2018. Her photography is represented by National Geographic Image Collection. Lola is also the editor of Slow Travel Stockholm, an online magazine dedicated to exploring Sweden's capital city in depth.

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