A powerful and global debut memoir, FInding Samuel Lowe follows Paula Williams Madison's quest to track down her maternal grandfather and reunite with a family that never knew she existed.
When Nell's Jamaican mother left her Chinese father after learning he would be welcoming a Chinese bride, Nell never saw him again, later learning he'd returned to China with his new family. Even after moving to America, Nell's Asian features set her apart from her Harlem neighbors, creating a sense of loneliness that instilled a perpetual sense of loss in her daughter Paula.
Now a grown woman, with a successful career behind her and her own grandchild just arrived, Paula has decided the time has come to search out Samuel Lowe and reunite with her mother’s family. With her brothers beside her and with the help of generous strangers, Paula tracks her grandfather’s life, from China to Jamaica and back, ultimately reconnecting with relatives who had not even known to look for her.
Finding Samuel Lowe has recently received a starred review from Booklist, calling it, "A profoundly moving and revelatory memoir of far-reaching discovery and affirmation," and it will be featured in the Spotlight on Multicultural Literature in the February 1 issue. Be sure to pick up a copy to read the rest of the review and learn more about this inspiring story.
If you'd like to learn more about Paula's quest to track down her grandfather, you can download an egalley here and start reading today!
-Amanda
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