![]() ![]() It was interesting to read about African traditions and everyday life in an African village. The mention of fufu was intriguing and cool to me because it’s something that my family eats although they’re from the West Indies. So it was very new to me to read about everyday African life. Unfortunately, I haven’t read a lot of books by African authors or about everyday African people. The Effia Otcher line consists of the descendants who remained in Africa. The book breaks down along two family lines, the Effia Otcher and Esi Asare branches. Watch the video, listen to the podcast episode or scroll down to continue reading. The book charts a timeline of the effect of the slave trade on the people that remained in Africa and the enslaved people who were brought to America. And also the experience of living with the aftermath of the slave trade and colonization. ![]() The sins of the father/mother affecting the child. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi explores a few themes. ![]()
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