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Everything is Not Enough

Discover the must-read book club novel for 2023
By Lola Akinmade Akerstrom
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Everything is Not Enough by Lola Akinmade Akerstrom is a compelling exploration of identity and ambition. The novel follows the journey of a Nigerian artist navigating the contrast between her past and the allure of success in Europe. Through her struggles and triumphs, the story delves into themes of cultural identity, personal growth, and the true meaning of fulfilment.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to tales of personal discovery and resilience, with a strong focus on cultural identity and familial relationships. The author offers a rich tapestry of human emotions and experiences, making it a compelling choice for readers who appreciate deep, character-driven stories in general fiction.

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We return to the world of three women who, desperate for their lives to change, have been drawn to the same place: Sweden. But life continues to throw challenges their way, challenges that threaten to tear them down once and for all...

The brilliant second novel from the acclaimed author of In Every Mirror She's Black follows three women as they try to navigate life, love, prejudice and privilege in supposedly egalitarian Stockholm.

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THE NAACP 'OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK' FINALIST

The brilliant second novel from the acclaimed author of In Every Mirror She's Black follows three women as they try to navigate life, love, prejudice, and privilege in Stockholm.

Yasmiin cannot comprehend what the policeman is saying to her. Her friend in a coma? Attempted suicide? Discovering she’s listed as next of kin, Yasmiin looks to her friend’s past to try and understand her actions, uncovering fresh mysteries at every turn. All the while, her own life seems to be running off course…

Kemi seems to have it all: a high-powered job, a beautiful flat, a loving boyfriend. So why doesn't she feel more settled? Unsure whether it's homesickness, heartsickness, or sick-and-tired-of-the-same-old-sickness, she embarks on a destructive path to try and change things up…

Brittany-Rae doesn’t remember the woman she was before she met her husband Jonny. She knows she was an ambitious, confident go-getter, but now she’s faded into Jonny’s domineering shadow. And as she unearths disturbing secrets about her husband, she’s focused on only one thing: her daughter, Maya, and ensuring she is as far away from Jonny as possible…

The three women’s lives begin to overlap in the most unexpected of circumstances. Is it possible that the answer to their problems – though it seems impossible – lie in one another’s hands?

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Everything is Not Enough is heralded as a compelling sequel that vividly portrays the intricate lives of three women — Kemi, Brittany-Rae, and Yasmiin — in Stockholm. Reviewers commend Akinmade Akerstrom's engaging narrative style, deep characterisation, and exploration of themes such as love, identity, and societal challenges faced by Black women. The novel is praised for its ability to captivate readers with its rich storytelling and authentic exploration of women's lives in Sweden.

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ISBN: 9781804548127

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Apollo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Nigerian-American and based in Sweden, Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström is an award-winning author, speaker, and photographer. Her work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, BBC, CNN, Guardian, Sunday Times Travel, Daily Telegraph, New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Slate, Travel Channel, Adventure Magazine, Lonely Planet, amongst others. In addition to contributing to several books, she is the author of the following books: 2018 Lowell Thomas Award winner for best travel book Due North and bestselling LAGOM: Swedish Secret of Living Well, available in 18 foreign language editions.

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