The Road Is Good: How a Mother's Strength Became a Daughter's Purpose (Spiral Bound)
The Road Is Good: How a Mother's Strength Became a Daughter's Purpose (Spiral Bound)
Review Quotes: With wit, insight, and heart, Aduba constructs a captivating self-portrait that doubles as an ode to her remarkable mother. In this powerful autobiography, even readers unfamiliar with Aduba's...
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Review Quotes: --Booklist Poignant and well-written, this memoir not only celebrates the achievements and talents of its author but also grounds readers in the customs of Nigeria. It is a must-have for fans of Aduba or Orange Is the New Black and for those wanting to read about the African diaspora. --Starred Review, Library Journal "Uzo Aduba once lamented to her mom, Nonyem, that her classmates couldn't pronounce her full Nigerian name, Uzoamaka. Nonyem wasn't having it: "If they can learn to say Tchaikovsky, and Dostoyevsky, and Michelangelo, then they can learn to say Uzoamaka," she told her young daughter. That memory takes on new significance in the actor's debut memoir, the title of which is both the translation of her name and a thematic undercurrent in the book. The Emmy winner dubs herself the "family historian" and tells the story of her and Nonyem's pasts with remarkable clarity and gratitude." --Bustle "With The Road Is Good, Uzo Aduba not only celebrates her mother's life but also offers an inspiring narrative of perseverance, cultural pride and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter that transcends fame and fortune." --The Lagos Review Biographical Note: Uzo Aduba is an award-winning actress whose work spans television, film, and theater. In addition to her acting work, Uzo is a fierce advocate for women's and human rights and serves as Heifer International's ambassador to Africa as well as an ambassador for Stand Up to Cancer. She currently resides in New York City. Publisher Marketing: 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. Review Citations:
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Author: Aduba, Uzo
Publisher: Viking
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: September 24, 2024
BISAC: Biography & Autobiography|Memoirs|Biography & Autobiography|Entertainment & Performing Arts|Biography & Autobiography|African American & Black
Subjects: Aduba, Uzo|African American actresses|Nigerian Americans|Mothers and daughters|United States|Children of immigrants|Immigrants|Mothers|Death|Coming of age|Autobiographies|Bildungsromans
ISBN: 9780593299128
ASIN: B0DHYDMFLJISBN
SKU: SP-9780593299128
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