Brown Girl, Brownstones

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Set against the backdrop of the Depression and World War II in Brooklyn, the story follows Selina Boyce, a young woman navigating her identity amid her immigrant family's contrasting aspirations. Her mother is determined to secure a better future through education and homeownership, while her father yearns for their homeland in Barbados. As Selina confronts the challenges of racism and poverty, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, making this a poignant coming-of-age narrative and a compelling depiction of the quest for the American Dream.