Powell, Patricia

Me Dying Trial

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ISBN 13:
9780807019726
author:
Powell, Patricia
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Beacon Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
21.34 x 13.97 x 1.78 centimetres
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Caribbean & Latin American,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£16.20

Description

Gwennie Glaspole's life is a complex web of expectations and desires. Trapped in an unhappy marriage, she struggles to balance her role as wife and mother with her own sense of identity. In this powerful debut novel, Patricia Powell explores the tensions between cultural duty and personal freedom. Written in a unique blend of Jamaican patois and standard English, Me Dying Trial is a thought-provoking exploration of the choices we face every day. Through Gwennie's story, Powell sheds light on the often-unspoken issues that shape our lives, from identity to community expectations. A poignant and unflinching portrayal of one woman's struggle for independence, this novel is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience required to forge one's own path.

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