Yaa Gyasi: Homegoing | Her debut novel, the legacy of slavery and the importance of history

We spoke to Yaa Gyasi, author of the breakout debut novel Homegoing-a book spanning three continents and seven generations, telling the story of sisters Effia and Esi and the impact of their very different lives on their descendants for years to come.
With rave reviews from fellow authors including Zadie Smith, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ann Patchett, Homegoing has fast become one of our bestselling debuts of the year so far, securing itself instantly in the hearts of Foyles customers and staff.
Here the author discusses what went into the writing of the book, the importance of history to our contemporary lives, and her own experience as an African American both in Alabama and in publishing as an industry.
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I loved this book.

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