{"product_id":"one-for-sorrow-two-for-joy-9780861545797","title":"One for Sorrow Two for Joy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's hard to plan your future when the ghosts of your childhood won't leave you alone...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A triumphant ode to resilience, friendship and love. Marie-Claire's writing sparkles, reminiscent of Adichie's \u003cem\u003ePurple Hibiscus\u003c\/em\u003e.'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Bisi Adjapon, author of The Teller of Secrets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A vivid, deeply felt exploration of intergenerational trauma... Stella is an utterly unique heroine who you'll find yourself rooting for from page one.'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Angela Chadwick, author of XX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A bittersweet rites-of-passage novel… [Amuah's] interrogation of trauma is powerful… A heartfelt debut.'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Observer\u003cbr\u003e'In \u003cem\u003eOne for Sorrow, Two for Joy\u003c\/em\u003e, Marie-Claire Amuah accomplishes an extraordinary rendering of the horror of domestic violence from the perspective of a nine-year-old child. Amuah's haunting story of the tragedy of violence is authentic, poignant and alive. This is an accomplished debut and I look forward to reading more from Marie-Claire.' -- Cherie Jones, author of How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Wow! \u003cem\u003eOne for Sorrow, Two for Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is an evocative and gorgeously narrated story that broke my heart and stitched it back together again even stronger by the end. I laughed and cried and hurt and healed in the course of reading Stella's deeply-felt story. I loved this book so much. Intense and beautiful and heartbreaking!' \u003c\/p\u003e -- Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Brilliant. I loved it! \u003cem\u003eOne for Sorrow, Two for Joy\u003c\/em\u003e is a rollercoaster of emotions throughout. I loved how the writing grew as Stella did. From the jump I felt invested and protective of Stella and all the Stellas out there! I got lost in it and couldn't put it down. Here’s to resilience and friendship!'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Jamz Supernova, BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A dazzling debut...brimming with compassion.'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Damian Barr's Literary Salon, Book of the Week\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A beautiful, brave and deeply moving debut that explores the complexities of intergenerational trauma, belonging and love through a tender yet powerful voice. In \u003cem\u003eOne for Sorrow, Two for Joy,\u003c\/em\u003e Amuah has crafted an important and sweeping story with skill and compassion. Stella, as well as her friends and family, will stay with me for a long time.'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Sussie Anie, author of To Fill a Yellow House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is a beautifully written account of domestic violence and intergenerational trauma, and the resilience and hope that can break its power.'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Debut Digest, Editor's Pick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'There are so many words to describe this beautiful book, and on reflection, one of them is 'generous'. It's such a generous, sometimes painful portrayal of a beautiful soul. I really enjoyed it and Stella is definitely still with me.'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Jeffrey Boakye, author of I Heard What You Said\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Stella is caught between an abusive home life and a cold-hearted world. The story chronicles her struggle, growth, and fight for survival.’\u003c\/p\u003e -- Brittle Paper, '100 Notable African Books of 2022'","brand":"Oneworld Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406362091863,"sku":"9780861545797","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780861545797.jpg?v=1730495542","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/one-for-sorrow-two-for-joy-9780861545797","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}