Synopsis
Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2021
Spanning the years from 1935 to 2010, Are We Home Yet? is the moving and funny story of a girl and her mother.
As a girl, Katy accidentally discovers her mother is earning money as a sex worker at the family home, rupturing their bond. As an adult, Katy contends with grief and mental health challenges before she and her mother attempt to heal their relationship. From Canada, to Leeds and Jamaica, and exploring shame, immigration and class, the pair share their stories but struggle to understand each other's choices in a fast-changing world.
By revealing their truths, can these two strong women call a truce on their hostilities and overcome the oppressive ghosts of the past?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd
- ISBN: 9781913090197
- Number of pages: 264
- Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 20 mm
- Weight: 194g
- Languages: English
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A gripping true story; poignant, real and funny, and a beautiful literary style.
This is a fascinating journey into a real-life story and succeeds in taking the reader through vital themes such as identity, class and family; a feminist ... READ MORE
Absorbing read
I couldn't put this book down once I had started reading it. Katy Massey writes beautifully and when she talks about race, she captures her feelings in po... READ MORE