This Senegalese author, whose pen name means "unwanted," offers a critical examination of African colonialism in her work. Her autobiographical writings delve into the complexities of life within a polygamous society and the clash between Western ideologies and African realities. Drawing from her experiences across various African nations and in Belgium, she provides a unique perspective on women's roles and cultural identities. Her prose is noted for its raw, deeply personal style, reflecting her own life's journey.
Despite its unflinching look at our darkest impulses, and at the stark facts of being a colonized African, the book is ultimately inspirational, for it exposes us to a remarkable sensibility and a hard-won understanding of one's place in the world.CARAF Books: Caribbean and African Literature Translated from French