Aftershocks by Nadia Owusu

A Memoir

In this poignant memoir, the author navigates the complexities of identity, belonging, and trauma through the lens of her multicultural upbringing. Born to a Ghanaian father and an Armenian-American mother, she recounts her childhood spent moving across continents, grappling with the loss of her parents, and the emotional aftershocks that reverberate through her life. Through evocative prose, she explores themes of displacement, resilience, and the search for home, weaving together personal narrative with historical and cultural reflections to create a tapestry of self-discovery and healing.