Transcendent Kingdom
A novel
Yaa Gyasi
A Ghanaian family in Alabama grapples with addiction, grief, and faith in Yaa Gyasi's stunning novel. Gifty is a neuroscience candidate studying depression and addiction following her brother's fatal overdose. As she seeks answers in science, she also confronts her childhood faith in the evangelical church. Transcendent Kingdom is a moving portrayal of a family's struggle with mental illness and their search for love and salvation. Gyasi's exceptional writing makes this a powerful follow-up to her acclaimed debut.