AMERIE'S BOOK CLUB October 2022 | THE ATTIC CHILD by Lola Jaye

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One of the most devastating genocides in human history is highlighted in Lola Jaye's THE ATTIC CHILD, in which a young boy is taken from his Congolese home and thrust into a European world which, at worst, hates him, and at best, sees him as a living curiosity. Through sheer force of will, Dikembe/Celestine not only survives, but finds a way to love and thrive despite all that is set against him. As his story intersects with the parallel story of a young woman desperate to make sense of her own trauma, the reader explores universal truths of love, narrative, and survival. My heart bled as I bore witness to Dikembe's coming of age, and it nearly burst when he reached his ultimate triumph. Lola Jaye has surpassed her goal to "give a lion a voice," resulting in a world, a shared history, and a truth that is laid painfully bare.

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ABOUT LOLA JAYE
Lola Jaye is an author, registered psychotherapist and speaker who has penned six novels and a self-help book.
She was born and raised in London, England and has lived in Nigeria and the United States. She currently works as a psychotherapist. She has written for, CNN, HuffPost, Essence and the BBC and also speaks on issues of mental health and racism. She has also appeared on national television, most recently discussing Covid 19 and mental wellbeing. Lola once gave a presentation on imposter syndrome – a subject close to her heart, because at times she’s unable to believe she’s an actual writer!

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I love you so much, and your right, I actually learned black History by myself, it's like schools taught a Disney version of the truth 🙄 I'll be ordering this

latrailpalmtree
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Thank u Amerie, for bringing light to some of these sad, traumatic issues in our lives. Why dont we fall in love, huh? Keep up the good work.

amencal
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I’ve read this book it’s brilliant, capturing the impact of separation, loss, cultural identity, belonging, and legacy. This story is told across generations and the timeline is so seamless, it enables the reader to be immersed within the history, and the life experiences of the characters. For example, it is through the totality of Dikembe experiences, that we feel the power of trauma, resilience, self-determination, love, and African pride. This is a multidimensional book, transporting you across locations, including Africa (Kongo) and England. It is beautifully written, depicting the varying degrees of human consciousness, against a backdrop of power and control, choices, and ethics.
Thank for this book review!
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lucy
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Come back and put the game in a chokehold Amerie. You’ve always been the best! Head and shoulders above your peers. People who know, really know.

jsanders
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You really sold this book! I’m gonna have to read it! 💪🏽

Ray-uipm
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I am currently listening to the audiobook and needed an overview before fully diving in. Thank you! 🙌🏾

enishasmith
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I started listening to the audiobook a few months ago and couldn't get into the book. I came here and saw your story review and decided to give it a second chance, and I'm glad I did! This was an amazing story and made me research everything I could about Ndugu M'hali. Thanks for the recommendation!

KishaMonique
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There was a documentary on YouTube a while back covering this topic called “White King, Red Rubber, Black Death”. It’s not easy to watch but IMO required viewing.

MrBlaq
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I got to see you perform in Vegas recently, you are still amazing! And I am going to check out this book ❤

QianaFaye
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Wow you look beautiful amerie 💞💓💚💚💕💕❤️💙💜💗🧡💛💘and I love this book and i love your video and your music videos too 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

cooler
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I can’t wait to finish my last semester of college, so I can have more free time for fun reading. Attic Child is on my GoodReads list. Thanks! 😊

retha
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Thank you for sharing this story so sorry for everything that some of these monsters have done to hurt or harm or try to destroy children and other brown 🤎 and black 🖤 people... peace and blessings to everyone

aaishatillman
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About to order it from Amazon! Finishing up “Manticore” from last month! Got a little busy so I’m behind but I did catch the live with the author! Absolutely adore you forever and always!

alexanderescobar
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Always love for Amerie ❤ You’ll always be the best in my opinion.

jsanders
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i dont even read these books, i just enjoy the wholesomeness

simplemanners
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I’m going to order this book right now.

Bigcat
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This book is amazing. I enjoyed reading it

autumnof
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Amerie is known for her really smooth sound. Kinda like the Motown sound.

AnthonyRogers-eeww
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I picked this up from the library this morning.

Teia
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Were you picking up my smoke signals? I was just thinking about your reviews yesterday! 😄

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