One for Sorrow, Two for Joy

One for Sorrow, Two for Joy
Marie-Claire Amuah
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Hardback
h225 x 146mm - 320pg
18 Aug 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9780861542321
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On the surface, Stella' s British-Ghanaian family home is full of life and happiness. But in reality, her life is governed by her bullying, cruel father and the family is in chaos. Stella looks for order wherever she can find it, creating a complex web of superstitions that she hopes will keep her safe, hunting out magpies every day, touching wood wherever she goes. The only place she is free from these rituals is with her cousins in Ghana. For a while, at least, her tactic seems to work as she navigates university, career and friendship. But old patterns begin to catch up with Stella, and she soon learns that magpies alone can' t protect her from heartbreak and danger. Immersive, heart-rending and defiant, One for Sorrow, Two for Joy is a story of courage, endurance, and a young woman determined to thrive against the odds.
' A triumphant ode to resilience, friendship and love. Marie-Claire' s writing sparkles, reminiscent of Adichie' s Purple Hibiscus. ' -- Bisi Adjapon, author of The Teller of Secrets ' A vivid, deeply felt exploration of intergenerational trauma. . . Stella is an utterly unique heroine who you' ll find yourself rooting for from page one. ' -- Angela Chadwick, author of XX ' Bittersweet. . . [Amuah' s] interrogation of trauma is powerful and this is neatly balanced with accounts of the friends' get-togethers. . . a heartfelt debut. ' -- Observer ' Wow! One for Sorrow, Two for Joy is an evocative and gorgeously narrated story that broke my heart and stitched it back together again even stronger by the end. I laughed and cried and hurt and healed in the course of reading Stella' s deeply-felt story. I loved this book so much. Intense and beautiful and heartbreaking!' -- Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder ' Brilliant. I loved it! One for Sorrow, Two for Joy is a rollercoaster of emotions throughout. I loved how the writing grew as Stella did. From the jump I felt invested and protective of Stella and all the Stellas out there! I got lost in it and couldn' t put it down. Here' s to resilience and friendship!' -- Jamz Supernova, BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ ' A beautiful, brave and deeply moving debut that explores the complexities of intergenerational trauma, belonging and love through a tender yet powerful voice. In One for Sorrow, Two for Joy, Amuah has crafted an important and sweeping story with skill and compassion. Stella, as well as her friends and family, will stay with me for a long time. ' -- Sussie Anie, author of To Fill a Yellow House ' This is a beautifully written account of domestic violence and intergenerational trauma, and the resilience and hope that can break its power. ' -- Debut Digest, Editor' s Pick
Marie-Claire Amuah is a British-Ghanaian barrister, based in London. She works in private prosecutions and specialises in white collar crime. When she isn' t writing, or practising law, she can be found walking her dog, practising yoga, or spending time with friends.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780861542321
Published: 18 Aug 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Format: Hardback
Height: 225mm
Width: 146mm
Spine: 28mm
Pages: 320

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