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The Road Is Good: How a Mother's Strength Became a Daughter's Purpose (Spiral Bound)


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A powerful, timely memoir of Black immigrant identity, the story of an unforgettable matriarch, and a unique coming-of-age story by Nigerian American actress Uzo Aduba.

The actress Uzo Aduba came of age grappling with a master juggling act: as one of few Black families in their white Massachusetts suburb, she and her siblings were the unexpected presence in whatever school room or sports team they joined. But Aduba was also rooted by a fierce and nonnegotiable sense of belonging and extraordinary worth that stemmed from her mother’s powerful vision for her children, and their connection to generations of family in Nigeria. The alchemy of being out of place yet driven by fearless conviction powered Aduba to success.

The Road Is Good is more than the journey of a young woman determined to survive young adulthood — and to create a workable identity for herself. It is the story of an incredible mother and a testament to matriarchal power. When Aduba’s mother falls ill, the origin of her own power crystallizes and Aduba leaps into a caretaker role, uniquely prepared by the history and tools her mother passed along to become steward of her ancestoral legacy.

Deeply mining her family history—gripping anecdotes her mother, aunts, and uncles shared in passing at family celebrations and her own discoveries through countless auditions in New York and her travels to Nigeria—Aduba pieces together a life story imbued with guiding lessons that are both personal and profoundly universal

When searching for the best African-American biography, The Road Is Good is a great choice. The spiral bound version of The Road Is Good is great for those who really use and abuse their books. Our proprietary binding helps you lay this title flat for easier reading and handling. If you’re looking for African-American biographies, then the spiral bound version of The Road Is Good is the only way to go.

Product Details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking (September 24, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Spiral Bound ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593299124
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593299128
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.31 x 1.14 x 9.31 inches

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