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Floating in a Most Peculiar Way is the biography of Jamaican‑American author Louis Chude‑Sokei, chronicling his upbringing in Nigeria and his subsequent life and work in Los Angeles. The New York Times reviewed the book, highlighting its insights into the immigrant experience and the cross‑cultural identity of African diaspora artists.
The work weaves together Chude‑Sokei’s personal history, his cultural heritage, and his creative achievements, offering readers a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs that shape the lives of immigrant writers in the United States.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Louis Chude-Sokei
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