by Marjorie Johnson, Terry McMillan · tapa blanda · ISBN 9783442424689
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«Mama» is Terry McMillan's contemporary fiction novel, published by Goldmann in paperback, in German.
The novel follows Mildred Peacock, a determined African-American mother with an ironic sense of humour who struggles to keep her family together. In her world, men and pay cheques come and go, but her five children are her dream and her future. A story about survival, motherhood and resilience in 1960s America.
German edition, translated by Christiane Buchner, of the original English novel published in 1987; winner of the American Book Award.
For readers interested in contemporary African-American fiction and in stories of struggling mothers with a voice that is both distinctive and recognisable.
Terry McMillan is an American novelist known for her vivid portrayals of African American women's lives, relationships, and journeys of self-discovery. Her best-selling works, including Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back, have resonated widely for their humor, authenticity, and emotional insight. McMillan's contributions have influenced contemporary fiction and continue to shape the representation of Black women in literature and film.
