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

[@amencal]

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.

[@lucy4711]

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! Ziyah

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

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[@enishasmith]

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

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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 ❤

[@MrBlaq]

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

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Thank you for this knowledge

[@retha90]

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! 😊

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[@KishaMonique]

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!

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This book is amazing. I enjoyed reading it

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I’m going to order this book right now.

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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!

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[@aaishatillman7991]

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

[@Teia7]

I picked this up from the library this morning.

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

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Im reading this book now

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

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Proud of you sis… Keep doing the work… I will order it for my grand daughters✌️

[@MrWeusi]

Hay Merie! Have you ever read the book by Nepolean Hill called “ Outwitting the Devil “ ? It’s an awesome book!

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Thanks for sharing 💗💗💗

[@Little_Bitz]

I didn't know you did tgese book club things. Im looking forward to reading this one. BTW have you read "Black Girl Lost "? Its a good book i read as a teen

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❤ this one sounds good.

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Have you read The Man in my Basement by Walter Mosely? It doesn't seem like it's in your normal genre BUT it was a book that I could not put down because as you read it, it challenges your moral and ethical values. I read it in one sitting and woke my sister up at 2 am crying because I had to get what I read off my chest. It was THAT powerful. And THIS book was unlike any of the other books Walter Mosely wrote.

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Amazing

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Wonderful insight. I would never guessed you to be the intellectual type Amerie 🤔🤔. Hopefully I can join one of your live chats one day or actually in the proper month read one of your books of the month!!

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Amerie. If you're a fan of Avatar or even if you're not I recommend reading the Kyoshi and Yangchen novels by F.C. Yee.

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Amerie I am trying to get back into reading right now am reading The Nix. What 4 other novels do you recommend for newbie reader ?

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