Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond’s latest work, My Parents’ Marriage: A Novel, has recently hit the shelves and is making waves in the literary world. Featured in the July 7, 2024, New York Times Book Review’s “…Also Out Now” column, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Booklist, and more, this novel is already garnering significant attention and praise.
My Parents’ Marriage: A Novel delves into the emotional complexities and legal intricacies of Ghanaian marriage customs in the post-colonial era. The story centers around Kokui Nuga, a young Ghanaian woman deeply affected by her father’s blatant infidelity and the resulting tension between her mother and stepmother. Desperate to escape the shadows of her parents’ tumultuous marriage, Kokui believes she has found her way out when she marries a man headed to university in the United States. However, upon moving to the U.S., she quickly realizes that she is up against more than just her parents’ fraught relationship. She faces a web of traditions, systems, and attitudes that empower the men in her life at the expense of the women’s dignity. Kokui’s journey is one of self-discovery and empowerment as she fights to find and value herself amidst these challenges.
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond invites readers to join her at upcoming in-person or virtual events to celebrate the release of her novel. Event details can be found on her website. Additionally, supporters are encouraged to help spread the word by sharing the book’s link, on social media, through email or by sharing this post.
For those interested in purchasing My Parents’ Marriage: A Novel, it is available at major bookstores and online at HarperCollins.
Readers can also watch the Video Readers Guide to gain deeper insights into the novel and its themes.
My Parents’ Marriage: A Novel promises to be a compelling read, shedding light on the personal and societal struggles of its protagonist while offering a poignant commentary on Ghanaian culture and the universal quest for self-worth and identity.