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by Uzo Aduba

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A powerful, timely memoir of Black immigrant identity, the story of an unforgettable matriarch, and a unique coming-of-age story by Nigerian American actress Uzo Aduba.

The actress Uzo Aduba came of age grappling with a master juggling act: as one of few Black families in their white Massachusetts suburb, she and her siblings were the unexpected presence in whatever school room or sports team they joined. But Aduba was also rooted by a fierce and nonnegotiable sense of belonging and extraordinary worth that stemmed from her mother's powerful vision for her children, and their connection to generations of family in Nigeria. The alchemy of being out of place yet driven by fearless conviction powered Aduba to success.

The Road Is Good is more than the journey of a young woman determined to survive young adulthood -- and to create a workable identity for herself. It is the story of an incredible mother and a testament to matriarchal power. When Aduba's mother falls ill, the origin of her own power crystallizes and Aduba leaps into a caretaker role, uniquely prepared by the history and tools her mother passed along to become steward of her ancestoral legacy.

Deeply mining her family history--gripping anecdotes her mother, aunts, and uncles shared in passing at family celebrations and her own discoveries through countless auditions in New York and her travels to Nigeria--Aduba pieces together a life story imbued with guiding lessons that are both personal and profoundly universal.

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  • Title The Road Is Good: How a Mother's Strength Became a Daughter's Purpose
  • Author Uzo Aduba
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 336
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Viking
  • Publication date 2024-09-24
  • ISBN 9780593299128 / 0593299124
  • Weight 1.15 lbs (0.52 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.2 x 5.7 x 1.2 in (20.83 x 14.48 x 3.05 cm)
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
  • Category Biography / Autobiography
  • Library of Congress subjects Bildungsromans, Coming of age
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2023040071
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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  • Booklist, 08/01/2024, Page 15
  • Kirkus Reviews, 09/15/2024, Page 0
  • Library Journal, 08/01/2024, Page 15
  • Publishers Weekly, 07/15/2024, Page 0

About the author

Uzo Aduba is an award-winning actress whose work spans television, film, and theater. In addition to her acting work, Uzo is a fierce advocate for women's and human rights and serves as Heifer International's ambassador to Africa as well as an ambassador for Stand Up to Cancer. She currently resides in New York City.

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