This Side Jordan: A Novel

By: Margaret Laurence

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Synopsis: A novel of Africans and British, community and exile, set against the backdrop of the Ghanaian fight for independence: &“A talented writer.&”—The New York Times It is a time of change in West Africa, as the land known as the British Gold Coast is transformed into a new, independent nation known as Ghana. This lyrical, vivid novel follows multiple characters—a schoolteacher torn between his loyalty to his tribe and his hopes for his country&’s future; a British business executive who distrusts Africans; a passionate nationalist—as they experience all the tensions of the time, the excitement, anticipation, and dread. A novel that confronts issues of race, gender, and the effects of colonialism, This Side Jordan is by Margaret Laurence, the author of The Stone Angel and a winner of two Governor General&’s Awards, one of Canada&’s most prestigious literary prizes. &“Artistically and expertly written and constructed…unusual and noteworthy.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“A first novel of rare excellence.&”—Mary Renault, Saturday Review &“Highly recommended.&”—Library Journal