Aftershocks

Aftershocks is a poetic and genre-bending memoir by Whiting Award winner Nadia Owusu. This powerful coming-of-age story grapples with the fault lines of identity, the meaning of home, black womanhood, and the ripple effects of emotional trauma. Nadia's upbringing all over the world is explored and how her mother's rejection when she was just two years old caused her confusion about her identity. This is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of self-discovery and finding one's place in the world.