Relations, Nana Ekua BrewHammond
Relations, Nana Ekua BrewHammond
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Relations
An Anthology of African and Diaspora Voices

Author: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

Narrator: Tshego Khutsoane, Anthony Oseyemi

Unabridged: 14 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperVia

Published: 01/17/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Fresh and electrifying—stories, poems, and essays by African and diaspora writers, edited by author Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond.Relations punctures the human illusion of separation. New and established storytellers reshape the narratives that divide and subjugate, revealing the truth of our shared humanity despite differences in language, identity, class, gender, and beyond. This vital anthology is Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond’s striking vision of a meeting place of perspectives, centered in the African and diaspora experience.In a post-Black Panther world, it is an urgent and welcome embrace of the diversity of Blackness. A refreshing collection of genre-spanning literature, it offers a vibrant meditation on being—inviting connection across real and imagined borders, and celebration of the most profound relations.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond is the author of the children’s picture book Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky, illustrated by Caldecott Honor Artist Daniel Minter; and the young adult novel Powder Necklace. Her short fiction for adults has been included in the anthologies Accra Noir, Africa39, New Daughters of Africa, Everyday People, and Woman's Work. Learn more at nanabrewhammond.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lulu

This is a wonderful collection of stories, poems, and essays from different authors of the African diaspora. They are well written and thought provoking and just very enjoyable! You’ll definitely want to take your time with this anthology! Highly recommended.......more

My top 5 stories: 1. The Body Is More than a Landfill & Less than All That I Am 2. Finding Descartes 3. Fulbright 4. The Killmonger Doctrine of Color & Humanity Overall, thought provoking stories and poems about what it’s like to be black in Africa & around the world.......more

Goodreads review by Seyi

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this, and I'm enjoying the various stories. This anthology, which Nana calls a 'meeting place' in her intro, is an important book of talented voices with many interesting themes and compelling characters to keep you reading. I haven't finished yet, but I've particu......more