Memoirs can be tricky to strike an engaging tone, without portraying the subjects as saints. Also pacing - too long spent setting the scene, or flossing over the events that led to the current day. This book nearly managed to tick all the boxes I think. You felt as though you’d known the family for ages, and they came across as real, genuine people. I’d definitely recommend as an interesting look at a family’s journey from Nigeria to New York, and the importance of remembering who you are, where you are from, and family.

I received a free ARC copy of this via NetGalley and the publishers in return for an unbiased review - apologies for the long delay in doing this.