Popular African Psychology Books
Find psychology books written by authors from Africa for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge. (20)
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All das zu verlieren by Leïla Slimani DE
MoroccoDescription:
»Die neue Stimme der französischen Literatur.« ZEITmagazin Kann man sich zu seinem Glück zwingen? Prix Goncourt-Preisträgerin Leïla Slimani erzählt von der Zerrissenheit einer Frau und schafft eine »moderne Madame Bovary« (Libération). Nach außen hin führt Adèle ein Leben, dem es an nichts fehlt. Sie arbeitet für eine Pariser Tageszeitung, ist unabhängig. Mit ihrem Ehemann, einem Chirurgen, und ihrem kleinen Sohn lebt sie in einem schicken Viertel, ganz in der Nähe von Montmartre. Sie reisen, sie fahren übers Wochenende ans Meer. Dennoch macht Adèle dieses Leben nicht glücklich. Gelangweilt ei... continue
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All Our Names by Dinaw Mengestu EN
EthiopiaDescription:
In Uganda, two young men get caught up in a revolt against the post-colonial regime in the early 1970s. As the line between idealism and violence becomes increasingly blurred, the friends are driven apart - one of them into the deepest peril. In a quiet town in the American Midwest, an exotic stranger arrives: an exchange student from Africa called Isaac. Helen, the social worker asked to help him settle in, quickly falls for him, though she soon learns to keep their affair hidden from prejudiced eyes. And she soon realises that Isaac is haunted by his mysterious past. Switching back and forth... continue
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Black Moses : A Novel by Alain Mabanckou EN
CongoDescription:
The "heart-breaking" (New York Times Book Review), rollicking, award-winning novel that has been described as "Oliver Twist in 1970s Africa" (Les Inrockuptibles) "One of the most compelling books you'll read in any language this year." —Rolling Stone Winner of the Hurston-Wright Legacy Award Longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize Shortlisted for the Albertine Prize Shortlisted for the Aspen Words Literary Prize Longlisted for the PEN Translation Prize Greeted with wildly enthusiastic reviews on publication, Alain Mabanckou's riotous novel begins in an orphanage in 1970s Congo-Brazza... continue
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Blackass : A Novel by A. Igoni Barrett EN
NigeriaDescription:
"First published in 2015 by Chatto & Windus, an imprint of Vintage/ Penguin Random House UK, London"--Title page verso.
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Elsewhere, Home by Leila Aboulela EN
EgyptDescription:
Noveller. From the heat of Khartoum at the height of summer to the wintery streets of London, from the concrete high rises in the Gulf to the blustery coast in Aberdeen, this collection evokes the overlapping worlds of Africa, Britain and the Middle East
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Le sel de tous les oublis by Yasmina Khadra FR
AlgeriaDescription:
Rentrée littéraire 2020. Lorsqu'une femme claque la porte et s'en va, elle emporte le monde avec elle. Adem Naït-Gacem l'apprend à ses dépens. Ne supportant pas le vide laissé par le départ de son épouse, l'instituteur abandonne ses élèves et, tel un don Quichotte des temps modernes, livré aux vents contraires de l'errance, quitte tout pour partir sur les chemins. Des rencontres providentielles jalonnent sa route : nain en quête d'affection, musicien aveugle au chant prophétique, vieux briscards, galériens convalescents et simples d'esprit le renvoient constamment aux rédemptions en lesquelles... continue
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More Than One Thing Can Be True: A Story of Survival by Caroline Brunne EN
MauritiusDescription:
In this work of deep reflection, insight, and vulnerability Caroline Brunne shares her story. At the heart of her journey is her experience of trauma, childhood sexual abuse and her ongoing quest to support her fellow survivors.
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Mother to mother by Sindiwe Magona EN
Country: Africa / 
South Africa
South Africa
Description:
A searing novel, told in letter form, that explores the South African legacy of apartheid through the lens of a woman whose Black son has just murdered a white woman Mother to Mother is a novel with depth, at once an emotional plea for compassion and understanding, and a sharp look at the impacts of colonialism and apartheid on South African families. Inspired by the true story of Fulbright scholar Amy Biehl's murder, the book takes the form of a letter to the victim’s mother. The murderer’s mother, Mandisa, speaks of a life marked by oppression and injustice. Through her writing, Mandisa reve... continue
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SenegalDescription:
"Cultural differences between the families of Mireille, daughter of a French diplomat, and Ousmane, son of a poor Muslim family in Senegal, threatens to destroy their marriage."--Amazon.com viewed Dec. 12, 2022.
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She Plays with the Darkness : A Novel by Zakes Mda EN
Country: Africa / South Africa
South Africa
Description:
In a mountain village in Lesotho, the beautiful Dikosha lives for, setting herself apart from her fellow villagers. Her brother, Radisene, struggles amid political upheaval to find a life for himself. As the years pass, Radisene's fortunes rise and fall in the city, while Dikosha remains in the village, never leaving and never aging.