{"title":"Yaa Gyasi","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling narratives of \u003cem\u003eYaa Gyasi\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed Ghanaian-American author renowned for her richly textured storytelling and profound explorations of history and identity. Gyasi's works seamlessly weave together personal and collective experiences, offering deep insights into the legacies that shape our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomegoing\u003c\/em\u003e, her debut novel, spans three hundred years in Ghana and the United States, following the divergent paths of two half-sisters and their descendants. It's a poignant and sweeping saga that delves into the impact of the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, and the complexities of family bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her second novel, \u003cem\u003eTranscendent Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e, Gyasi turns her focus inward to a contemporary narrative that grapples with science, faith, and addiction. Through the eyes of Gifty, a young neuroscientist, the novel examines the intersections of family trauma, mental health, and the pursuit of knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYaa Gyasi's books offer powerful reflections on the human condition, making her an essential voice in contemporary literature. Immerse yourself in her unforgettable stories today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"homegoing","title":"Homegoing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomegoing\u003c\/em\u003e by Yaa Gyasi is a stunning and unforgettable masterpiece that spans across three continents and seven generations. The novel begins with Effia and Esi, two half-sisters with starkly different destinies. Effia is married off to a British slaver while her sister Esi is sold into slavery and shipped to America. Through the branches of these two parallel family trees, Gyasi explores the transatlantic slave trade and its long-lasting impact on subsequent generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEffia’s lineage remains in Africa, where her descendants confront the complex realities of colonisation, missionary strategies, and the fight for autonomy in Ghana. On the other side of the Atlantic, Esi’s children and their children endure the harsh, dehumanising conditions of slavery in America, moving through the eras of the Civil War, Jim Crow, the Great Migration, and into the Harlem Renaissance and contemporary times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter of \u003cem\u003eHomegoing\u003c\/em\u003e introduces a new generation, offering intimate snapshots of personal trials, triumphs, and eternal struggles. Gyasi details the grim and heart-wrenching reality of the Middle Passage, the slave plantations of Mississippi, and the exploitation in the Northern states of America. Simultaneously, she navigates the cultural and societal transformations within Africa, showcasing a comprehensive view of history's scars and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZadie Smith describes the novel as 'Intelligent, beautiful, healing. Destined to become a classic.' Epic in scope yet profoundly personal, \u003cem\u003eHomegoing\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling narrative that paints a vivid picture of history and its reverberations. The masterful storytelling and richly developed characters make this a novel that is both gripping and enlightening, embodying the resilience and dignity of those who have endured the unimaginable yet fought to keep their legacy alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGyasi’s debut is both a searing indictment of historic injustices and a moving testament to the bonds that tie us across time and place. With lyrical prose and an unflinching gaze, \u003cem\u003eHomegoing\u003c\/em\u003e offers an essential, immersive look into the birth and legacy of systemic racism and cultural identity. An unforgettable literary journey, this book is destined to become a classic, revered for its intimate yet expansive portrayal of a shared history that spans continents and centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692059320556,"sku":"9780241980446","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241980446.jpg?v=1725551412"},{"product_id":"transcendent-kingdom","title":"Transcendent Kingdom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eHomegoing\u003c\/em\u003e comes a novel about love, loss, redemption and the American Dream, shortlisted for the Women's Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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 harsh realities of immigrant life in the American South, their family of four becomes two — and the life Gifty dreamed of slips away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYears 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranscendent Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692532326636,"sku":"9780241988657","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241988657.jpg?v=1725565591"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/yaa-gyasi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}