Reid, Kiley

Such a Fun Age: 'The book of the year' Independent

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ISBN 13:: 9781526612168
author:: Reid, Kiley
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 centimeters (0.17 kg
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Customs & Traditions,
Condition:: New
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Such a Fun Age is a thought-provoking and engaging novel about the complexities of race and privilege. The story revolves around a young black babysitter, Emira Tucker, and her well-intentioned employer, Alix Chamberlain, whose lives become intertwined in unexpected ways. When Emira is falsely accused of kidnapping a toddler at a high-end supermarket, Alix sets out to make things right, but Emira's own struggles and fears threaten to upend their attempts at reconciliation. As the narrative unfolds, the characters' pasts and present-day struggles become increasingly entwined, forcing them to confront their own biases and assumptions. With its thought-provoking themes and engaging characters, Such a Fun Age is a page-turning and big-hearted story that will keep you turning the pages. Alix Chamberlain's confident brand has made her a successful businesswoman, but her actions are put to the test when Emira's situation comes to light. This is a story about the consequences of our actions, the power of privilege, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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