Transcendent Kingdom
Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2021
(Author) Yaa GyasiAs a child Gifty would ask her parents to tell the story of their journey from Ghana to Alabama, seeking escape in myths of heroism and romance. When her father and brother succumb to the hard reality of immigrant life in the American South, their family of four becomes two - and the life Gifty dreamed of slips away. Years later, desperate to understand the opioid addiction that destroyed her brother's life, she turns to science for answers. But when her mother comes to stay, Gifty soon learns that the roots of their tangled traumas reach farther than she ever thought, deep into the dark heart of modern America. Transcendent Kingdom is a searing story of love, loss and redemption, and the myriad ways we try to rebuild our lives from the rubble of our collective pasts.
Yaa Gyasi
Yaa Gyasi is a Ghanaian-American author known for her debut novel "Homegoing," which explores the legacy of slavery through generations of a Ghanaian family. Gyasi's writing style is characterized by rich storytelling, intricate character development, and a deep exploration of themes such as identity, history, and belonging. "Homegoing" received widespread critical acclaim and established Gyasi as a rising star in contemporary literature. Her work has had a significant impact on the literary genre of historical fiction, bringing new perspectives and voices to the forefront.
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