{"product_id":"the-rest-of-you-isbn-9780063375963","title":"The Rest of You","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn internationally award-winning writer makes her triumphant American debut in this emotionally powerful family saga—a potent blend of \u003ci\u003eQueenie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Vanishing Half\u003c\/i\u003e—about a woman’s journey to uncover a foundational family secret from the childhood she does not remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the cusp of thirty, Ghanaian Londoner Whitney Appiah was born with a special gift. The massage therapist can physically sense where her clients’ trauma lies and heal them. But Whitney has no idea that she too, is suffering. Tragic events from her youth have left a terrible, unseen mark. When a dangerous encounter with the man she’s dating triggers a wave of fragmented recollections, Whitney embarks on a journey to reclaim her memories and the truth that is buried deep in her early years growing up in Kumasi, Ghana during the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning three decades and told through multiple viewpoints, this compelling dual timeline novel explores what happens when we try to move forward through the lacuna of our past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strikingly original work of Black British fiction inspired by the Twi proverb of Sankofa: looking back in order to move forward, \u003ci\u003eThe Rest of You\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of generational healing, the bonds between sisters, and surviving familial migrant journeys. Tackling darkly serious themes yet full of hope and optimism, and told with an eye towards the future, Maame Blue’s extraordinary tale is an unforgettable celebration of womanhood, friendship, and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut to heal her own past, she must first remember it. What happens when the truth is more devastating than the forgetting? \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"A novel that doesn’t shy away from the modern issues of being Black and female. At times heartbreaking, this portrait of a family coming to terms with a tragic past is vivid and tender.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLouise Hare, author of This Lovely City\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Blue’s evocative prose and keen insights make for a compelling read, inviting reflection on the nature of trauma and the quest for identity. This powerful story affirms Blue’s place as a significant voice in contemporary literature.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Maame’s skill at crafting characters that take bits of your heart with them as you read the final pages is a true gift. Following the characters through the intertwining of multiple timelines brought forth the force that yearning and longing actually possess. A wonderful book!\" \u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKelechi Okafor, author of Edge of Here and Strong Like Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Rest of You\u003c\/em\u003e is a moving exploration of friendship, family, grief, loss, boundary violations and healing that highlights the unexpected ways in which past actions echo in the present time. Whitney, Gloria, Aretha, and Maame Serwa’s stories will keep you turning the pages, eager for more. Maame Blue is a brilliant and discerning wordsmith and \u003cem\u003eThe Rest of You\u003c\/em\u003e is a must read.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOmolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi, author of Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Amistad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890704642277,"sku":"NP9780063375963","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063375963.jpg?v=1730233890","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-rest-of-you-isbn-9780063375963","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}