{"product_id":"ghalen-a-romance-in-black-isbn-9780063451551","title":"Ghalen: A Romance in Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stellar addition to the Amistad list: a beautiful coming-of-age novel from MWA Grand Master and PEN and Edgar Award-winner Walter Mosley that explores love in all forms—romantic, familial, and platonic, centered on one Black family, including a neurodivergent man, and the found bonds that helps ground them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most acclaimed writers working today, Walter Mosley spins magic once again in this beautiful novel that explores the lives of Black characters and one remarkable family through a lens both universal and unique. It touches on the lives of those whose deepest thoughts and motivations are seldom explored—including the neurodivergent, the incarcerated, and the immigrant tortured by their past—characters who will stay with you and change how you see the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGhalen, a brilliant young Black man, is the son of two seemingly mismatched parents. His mother, a gifted scientist, whose own mother expected her to exceed all the achievements in her family, and his father, a gentle cook at a small vegan restaurant, whose idiosyncratic nature shows the young woman a radically different love and understanding of life, despite his inexperience and lack of education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis parents’ grand love story starts it all off, setting us up to follow Ghalen and his family so deeply, that each new twist and turn feels personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe journey through Ghalen’s coming-of-age tale, as he ventures out into the world, is marked with peaks and valleys and such a drive that you can’t help but strap in for it all, while not wanting it to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLush and cinematic, with the narrative drive and indelible power of Barbara Kingsolver’s \u003ci\u003eDemon Copperhead \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ePaul Murray’s\u003ci\u003e The Bee Sting, Ghalen \u003c\/i\u003eis one of this bestselling, prize-winning writer’s finest achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eVibrant and powerful, \u003ci\u003eGhalen\u003c\/i\u003e dives deep into the euphoric, heartbreaking, utterly humane story of one fascinating family—populated with the type of characters who don’t usually receive top billing. As always, Mosley tenderly crafted a world so genuine, so poignant, I never wanted to leave. Grand! - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTia Williams, NYT bestselling author of The Missed Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGhalen \u003c\/i\u003eis a true love story for the ages, full of the complexities, heartbreaks, and joys that remind us what it means to be alive. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eZane, New York Times bestselling author of acclaimed titles such as Addicted, Nervous, and The Sex Chronicles.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalter Mosley’s \u003ci\u003eGhalen — A Romance in Black\u003c\/i\u003e carries readers on an emotional and spiritual odyssey, tracing the evolution of an unconventional family bound—and tested—by love, loss, and the passage of time. As Ghalen, the novel’s namesake, journeys from boyhood into manhood, Mosley deftly brings the nature‑versus‑nurture debate to life with nuance and heart. With his signature blend of fearlessness and compassion, Mosley explores the complexities of those on the spectrum, the beauty of imperfect but undeniable love, the shadow of incarceration, and the echoes of generational trauma. Every page simmers with quiet intensity, building a slow burn that is never extinguished. This is Mosley at his most tender and incisive, offering a story that lingers long after the final line. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDonna Hill, Essence bestselling author of Confessions in B-Flat and Nola and Baldwin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven in chaos, darkness, and hardship, this novel finds reasons to believe in the human spirit. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (Starred)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGhalen is a tender and wise story about family, about becoming, about the long, patient work of understanding who you are and where you come from. This is Walter Mosley at his most intimate and expansive best. This time out, rather than unravelling a case, Mosley profoundly unravels the inner lives of Black folk that mainstream narratives often discount. And that is refreshing. From one of America’s most insightful literary thinkers comes an extraordinarily brave and beautiful reminder that romance isn’t just about falling in love, but about surviving it, honoring it, then passing it on. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKwame Alexander, #1 NY Times Bestselling Author of Black Star and Say Yes, and Emmy-Award Winning Producer of \"The Crossover\" on Disney+ \u0026amp; Disney Channel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amistad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588003967205,"sku":"NP9780063451551","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063451551.jpg?v=1773960267","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/ghalen-a-romance-in-black-isbn-9780063451551","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}