Yaa Gyasi

The family is like the forest: if you are outside it is dense; if you are inside you see that each tree has its own position.

Weakness is treating someone as though they belong to you. Strength is knowing that everyone belongs to themselves.”

Gye Nyame, I wanted to say. Only God can help me.

Ohunu mu nni me dua bi na masɔ mu
Nsuo ayiri me oo, na otwafoɔ ne hwan?
There is no branch which I could grasp
I am in swamped waters, where is my savior?

Prayԑe, mene womma oo
Ena e, akamenkoa oo
Agya e, ahia me oo
What will become of us
I am left alone
I am impoverished

“I think we’re made out of stardust and God made the stars,” I said.