How to Love a Jamaican

In her debut collection, Alexia Arthurs explores the complex bonds between Jamaican emigrants and their families, painting an intimate portrait of immigrant experiences. The collection includes the story 'Bad Behavior,' which won the Paris Reviews Plimpton Prize.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 27 June 2019
\n Publisher: Pan Macmillan
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In this captivating debut collection, Alexia Arthurs effortlessly captivates our hearts – Zadie Smith. How to Love a Jamaican delves into the depths of a nation's spirit, offering a profound exploration of the intricate connections that bind Jamaican emigrants to their families back home.

Journeying from the close-knit Jamaican communities to the bustling streets of New York, this evocative collection paints an intimate and nuanced portrait of immigrant experiences. It includes the award-winning story "Bad Behavior," which Arthurs received for her contribution.

How to Love a Jamaican is a captivating examination of identity, culture, and the intricacies of human nature. It is a tapestry woven with tenderness, cruelty, ambition, and regret, inviting readers to delve into the rich tapestry of human emotions and experiences. Through its pages, Arthurs invites us to explore the complexities of love, loyalty, and the search for belonging in a diverse and ever-changing world.

\n Weight: 190g\n
Dimension: 193 x 125 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781509883622\n \n