The Civilized World: A Novel in Stories

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The Civilized World: A Novel in Stories

A glorious literary debut set in Africa about five unforgettable women--two of them haunted by a shared tragedy--whose lives intersect in unexpected and sometimes explosive ways

When Adjoa leaves Ghana to find work in the Ivory Coast, she hopes that one day she'll return home to open a beauty parlor. Her dream comes true, though not before she suffers a devastating loss--one that will haunt her for years, and one that also deeply affects Janice, an American aid worker who no longer feels she has a place to call home. But the bustling Precious Brother Salon is not just the "cleanest, friendliest, and most welcoming in the city." It's also where locals catch up on their gossip; where Comfort, an imperious busybody, can complain about her American daughter-in-law, Linda; and where Adjoa can get a fresh start on life--or so she thinks, until Janice moves to Ghana and unexpectedly stumbles upon the salon.
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At once deeply moving and utterly charming, The Civilized World follows five women as they face meddling mothers-in-law, unfaithful partners, and the lingering aftereffects of racism, only to learn that their cultural differences are outweighed by their common bond as women. With vibrant prose, Susi Wyss explores what it means to need forgiveness--and what it means to forgive.

Winner of the 2012 Maria Thomas Fiction Award

Country	USA
Author	Susi Wyss
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9780805093629
ISBN	0805093621
Label	Holt Paperbacks
Manufacturer	Holt Paperbacks
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	226
PublicationDate	2011-03-29
Publisher	Holt Paperbacks
ReleaseDate	2011-03-29
Studio	Holt Paperbacks

The Civilized World: A Novel in Stories

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