Transcendent Kingdom
Gifty’s world is a tapestry of contrasts: brilliant neuroscience PhD candidate by day, daughter of Ghanaian immigrants grappling with faith and loss by night. As she delves into the mysteries of addiction in her lab, memories of her brother’s tragic overdose resurface. Her mother’s depression casts a long shadow, challenging Gifty’s scientific rationality and childhood beliefs. In this poignant exploration of family, faith, and the American dream, Gyasi weaves a tale that’s both intimately personal and universally resonant.