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Grown Women

By: Sarai Johnson
Narrated by: Karen Chilton
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This is a tender, deeply perceptive tale of what kin owes kin, and how we might work to mend old wounds together.Elle

In this stunning debut novel, four generations of complex Black women contend with motherhood and daughterhood, generational trauma and the deeply ingrained tensions and wounds that divide them as they redefine happiness and healing for themselves.

Erudite Evelyn, her cynical daughter Charlotte, and Charlotte’s optimistic daughter Corinna see the world very differently. Though they love each other deeply, it’s no wonder that their personalities often clash. But their conflicts go deeper than run-of-the-mill disagreements. Here, there is deep, dark resentment for past and present hurt.

When Corinna gives birth to her own daughter, Camille, the beautiful, intelligent little girl offers this trio of mothers something they all need: hope, joy, and an opportunity to reconcile. They decide to work together to raise their collective daughter with the tenderness and empathy they missed in their own relationships. Yet despite their best intentions, they cannot agree on what that means.

After Camille eventually leaves her mother and grandmother in rural Tennessee for a more cosmopolitan life in Washington, DC with her great-grandmother, it’s unclear whether this complex and self-contained girl will thrive or be overwhelmed by the fears and dreams of three generations she carries. As she grows into a gutsy young woman, Camille must decide for herself what happiness will look like.

In masterful, elegant prose, debut novelist Sarai Johnson has created a rich and moving portrait of Black women’s lives today.

©2023 Sarai Johnson (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

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Great work, Well worth it!

Absolutely amazing book! I really appreciate this book and hope that many more people will read it. I think its a very important topic. I often speak with my wife about the topic of generational trauma. It's nice to have such a good book be on this subject. Everyone has issues they deal with that influence their decisions and they way the lead their lives. It's important to be able to recognize and reflect on it.

Thank you Sarai for this amazing work.

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Beautiful Story!

I haven’t been moved by a book in quite some time but Grown Women was really inspiring and a harsh look at how generational curses can go on forever until one person makes the decision to change. The story was beautifully told and the characters were relatable. I loved every second of it!

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Love the Story!

I would certainly recommend this book. The story was great! My only comment is that although this story examines four generations of black women, there was never a positive example of a black man. Although we did find out that Charlotte's father James was an excellent father and husband, he dies before we have the opportunity to examine how he did or could have impacted the lives of the ladies. I'm all about inclusivity but, hate the portrayal of black men sometimes. Even Johnny had a father at home but, apparently, he wasn't influenced by him which I guess is why he made the decision to keep Camille a secret. (And his shady mom endorsed the decision) I hate to point this out but, because the story was so good. It stood out to me as a black woman who is always interested in a story the provokes thought and reflects what we sometimes go through.

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Outstanding

The layers of this book spoke to me and I’m sure many Black women regarding their familial relationships. So deep and true. I absolutely loved

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The narrator was the bomb!

I loved the book—ALL OF IT!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Sarai Johnson so understands women!💕💕Kudos to you!

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