by May Ayim
First published 1991
In 1930s Germany, a diverse group of Afro-German women confront colonialism, racism, and their own identities. From an "occupation baby" to a woman of Cameroonian and East Prussian descent, their powerful testimonies reveal a hidden history of resilience and self-discovery.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, african-literature
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resilience
Setting: Germany, Germany (West), Cameroon, East Prussia
Period: 1930s
272 pages · Paperback · The University of Massachusetts Press
Content warnings: colonialism, racism