Description
A lively, affectionate portrait of a young West Indian girl, this novel follows Gwendolen as her family’s move to England reshapes her world and forces her to grow up faster than she should. Left behind at first, she must navigate the shifting loyalties, everyday hardships, and cultural misunderstandings that come with migration—while learning what it means to claim her own voice. At its heart, the story traces the gradual transformation of an African girl into a fully developed woman, exploring identity, belonging, and the search for dignity in the face of unequal treatment. With Buchi Emecheta’s warm, incisive storytelling and sharp attention to family and community life, the book illuminates themes of self-confidence, resilience, and the enduring struggle for respect.
Available Editions
hardcover
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Nov 23, 1989
192 pages
ISBN: 9780002235419
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Details
First Published
1989
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Gwendolen by Buchi Emecheta.