Maame is a 2023 literary fiction novel written by Jessica George. George's debut novel, was published in 2023 by St. Martin's Press.[1][2][3]

Maame
AuthorJessica George
LanguageEnglish
GenreFiction
Published2023
PublisherSt. Martin's Press

The novel was named the February 2023 book club pick on The Today Show.[4][5]

Plot

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Maddie, a young woman in London, struggles to balance her life as caretaker of her critically ill father, her mother's verbal tirades and a challenging career. When her mother returns from a trip to Ghana, Maddie moves out on her own for the first time.

References

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  1. ^ Egan, Elisabeth (January 29, 2023). "A Quarter-Life Crisis Handled With Grace and Guts". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ "MAAME | Kirkus Reviews" – via www.kirkusreviews.com.
  3. ^ "Maame". Macmillan.
  4. ^ "Jenna Bush Hager reveals February book club pick". TODAY.com.
  5. ^ "'Maame' Is the New 'Today' Book Club Pick". Kirkus Reviews.