Maame Summary
Jessica George

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Maame Overview

Jessica George’s novel Maame tells the story of Maddie Wright, a 25-year-old Black woman growing up in London. Maddie lives at home, caring for her aging father who has Parkinson’s, while her mother lives in Ghana. When her mother returns to London, Maddie moves out on her own - juggling her home and work responsibilities while also starting to date. This coming of age story explores the themes of Mental Health, God, Microaggressions, and Your Name is Not Your Destiny.