In The New Tribe, pioneering author Buchi Emecheta tells the tale
of a young Nigerian boy adopted by a white family. In this, her
final novel, Emecheta explores the isolating experiences of growing
up Black in Britain. 'Chester could not remember the exact moment
when he knew he was adopted ... However, even at the age of four or
five, he felt a sense of unbelonging.' Life changes dramatically
for the Arlingtons when an abandoned baby girl, Julia, arrives
unexpectedly on their doorstep. Only two years later, their lives
are irrevocably changed once again when they discover that a
Nigerian mother is in desperate need of a loving home for her baby
boy named Chester... Instantly marked as different from the other
children in his school – and even from his own family –
Chester's pain and confusion at growing up an outcast push him to
find out about his biological family. The New Tribe is a poignant
and heart-warming story of Chester's journey through childhood as a
son, brother, and best friend. Buchi Emecheta weaves together a
tale of love and acceptance while illuminating the importance of
self-discovery. 'We are able to speak because [Buchi Emecheta]
first spoke.' Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 'Her name deserves to be
embedded in our literary history.' Bernardine Evaristo 'A pioneer
among female African writers.' Guardian
General
Imprint: |
Apollo
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Buchi Emecheta
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
216 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-03-590050-3 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-03-590050-5 |
Barcode: |
9781035900503 |
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