Ayokosok, Catherine
Wet Braids
- ISBN 13:
- 9781641533669
- author:
- Ayokosok, Catherine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Booksmango Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 78
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.4 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, Love & Romance,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Wet Braids is a realistic-fiction novel that follows Ngang's journey as she navigates her way through life. Born in Cameroon and raised with a desire to bring honor to her country, Ngang embarks on an ambitious path, first coming to the United States where she grows up in Virginia and graduates from law school. As Ngang strives to make her family proud, she faces numerous challenges, including personal hardships and difficulties in maintaining stability. However, it is during these difficult times that Ngang has a profound epiphany, leading her to re-evaluate her priorities and values. This turning point sparks a new beginning for Ngang, one filled with emotional reflection as she learns about herself, her family, community, and love. A powerful coming-of-age story, Wet Braids explores themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience, offering a relatable and authentic voice to women around the world.