This memoir details the trying, and turbulent young life of Staceyann Chin, a half Chinese, half Jamaican girl growing up in Jamaica. Staceyann and her brother have different fathers, and have been raised by their grandmother since their mother abandoned them to go to Canada. Eventually Staceyann is separated from her family and moves through various homes, all the while trying to succeed in school so that she can be someone someday. Her journey is not made easy as she struggles with unresolved feelings towards her family and tries to deal with the racism and sexual harassment that she is subjected to on a regular basis. The book is well written and the way that Staceyann describes her surroundings and feelings made me feel as if I was right there watching her grow up.I found it really interesting to learn about Jamaican culture as I've never really read a book set in the country.
Was it worth the read?
Definitely. The book can get kind of depressing, but I never wanted to put it down because I became invested in the characters' lives and was interested to see how they turned out. Staceyann is a strong and determined girl that you can't help rooting for. Her vivid descriptions and the harsh realities that she portrayed really made the story come to life.
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