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My Name Is Maame

By: Jessica George
Narrated by: Heather Agyepong
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'Lively, funny, poignant . . . Prepare to fall in love with Maddie. I did!'
BONNIE GARMUS, Sunday Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry

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Hilarious, honest and heartbreaking, MY NAME IS MAAME is the best book club read you'll find this year - with a heroine you'll never forget.

*Read with Jenna Today Book Club Pick*
*Winner of the 2024 Diverse Book Awards*
*Apple Book of the Month*
*A Debut of the Year as chosen by:

SUNDAY TIMES, STYLIST, VOGUE, RED MAGAZINE, INDEPENDENT, BELFAST TELEGRAPH, HUFFINGTON POST UK, POP SUGAR, HARPERS BAZAAR, MY WEEKLY, EVENING STANDARD, COSMOPOLITAN, BUSTLE*
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'Utterly charming and deeply moving . . . Maddie's journey will resonate with anyone who's had to grow up - or who's still trying to'
CELESTE NG, New York Times bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere

'I loved every page of this beautiful, heartwarming, empowering book. An exceptional debut from an incredibly exciting new talent'
BETH O'LEARY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare

'One of the must-reads of the year' SUNDAY TIMES
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Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi, but in my case, it means woman.

What to say on a first date?
Back pain in your mid-20s normal?
Is it bad to cry at work?
% of young people who are also carers?

Meet Maddie Wright.
She wants to wear a bright yellow suit.
She wants to date men who her mother wouldn't like.
She wants to stand up to her boss - once and for all.
She wants to know why her father can't tell her he loves her.
She wants to stop Googling every life choice she makes.

But will the world let her?
This is a story of heartbreak, friendship, and breaking the rules - it's a book that will leave you feeling braver than you were when you started.
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EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT MAAME:
'Tender and compelling from the word go, Maame is one of the year's most anticipated books' STYLIST
'A poignant and heart-warming coming of age story' RED
'George's novel is a deeply moving one, packed with heart and sparkling prose' HARPER'S BAZAAR
'Moving, funny, poignant and completely unforgettable, you'll love this beautiful coming of age tale' MY WEEKLY
'Funny, resonating and uplifting, Maame is going to be big in 2023' EVENING STANDARD
'An accomplished debut from a talented writer' PRIMA

*Previously published as Maame*

©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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