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My Name Is Maame

By: Jessica George
Narrated by: Heather Agyepong
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A blisteringly funny, heartbreaking novel about 20-something British Ghanaian Maddie as she grapples with identity, love, loss and becoming the woman she wants to be—for fans of Chewing Gum, Such a Fun Age and Queenie.

Mum calls me Maame. It has many meanings in Twi, but in my case, it means woman.

Meet Maddie.

To her mostly absent mum, she's Maame, the woman of the family. To her dad, she's his carer—even if he hardly recognises her. To her friends, she's the one who still lives at home, who never puts herself first.

It's time to become the woman she wants to be.

The kind who wears a bright yellow suit, says yes to after-work drinks and flirts with a 30-something banker. Who doesn't have to Google all her life choices. Who demands a seat at the table.

But to put ourselves together, sometimes we have to fall apart....

Heartbreaking, sharply funny and achingly relatable, Maame is an irresistibly fresh coming-of-age story with a heroine you'll never forget.

©2023 Jessica George Limited (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited African American Coming of Age Family Life Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Funny

Critic Reviews

"Honest, warm, heart-breaking and heart-healing. It felt truly modern, yet somehow timeless. I adored it." (Nikki May, author of Wahala)

"A poignant coming-of-age tale about finding strength, hope and courage...Maame's quiet confidence is true to life and liberating." (Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author of Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?)
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A well told story, with stunning detail and accuracy. I feel like Maddie is a real person who is going to call me up and invite me around for dinner.
Heather Agyepongs narration is nuanced and perfectly pitched. She’s a wonder, and I’ll listen to everything she narrates in the future.

Beautiful and perfectly subtle

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Loved the narration and the story. Really needed this as I am going through a similar experience. Will recommend

Awesome

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So enjoyed this book, heartfelt, real, laughed and cried all at once. A must read

Loved every page

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I adored this gorgeous book and the themes of responsibility & cultural norms for women.

A beautiful coming of age story for brown girls 💓

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It’s impossible not to love Maddie and her story. I enjoyed the honesty and complexity of this character. The narration is calming.

Truly enjoyable

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this is a dramatic and realistic roller coaster of emotional investment in the main character, who is great. loved it. a great narrative arc.

a book that keeps you interested

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Narration was on point,the tone,language everything was amazing. Story was so heartwarming yet sad. You beginning to embody Maddie’s emotions,internal battles and view of the world.

Love Love Love it

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Beautiful and interesting story, a treat to listen to! An honest and real portrayal of young adulthood and mental illness,

A real treat!

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