This month we
discussed Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Most of our discussion group
enjoyed this book. They loved how the story started with two sisters and how the
lineage grew with each of them but at the end, those who were once separated have
found their way back to each other. Also, seeing the impact and development of
history throughout the generations in this story.
While the book only
touched the beginnings of the history of Ghana, we discussed how through this
book we learned more about slave history that what we knew before. It was eye
opening and though provoking.
The element of trauma
that can cause a generational fear in the family was interesting to see unfold
through the story. How the fear of water was caused by a drowning from the past
and the fear of fire was caused from a massive fire from another past trauma
through in the family. It may seem insignificant but it led to the discussion
of how we reflect on our own fears and the fears off our parents or family
members and that maybe there is a link between the current fear and past.
We also had a member in
the discussion talked about visiting the Cape Coast Castle. Hearing her
experience there and how she felt was just a marvelous and insightful story to
hear. Sometimes we are lucky to have insightful little gems in our discussions.
Check out this
book here: Homegoing
If you would like to
join us for our other meetings sign up here: https://www.oceancitylibrary.org/events/ocfpl-book-club-2023
See you next month!
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