Author: Alexia Arthurs
publisher name: Picador
ISBN: 9781509883592
"How to Love a Jamaican" is a debut collection of short stories by Alexia Arthurs that explores the complexities of love, identity, and family among Jamaican immigrants and their families. The eleven stories are set in diverse locations, from close-knit island communities to New York City and Midwestern university towns. Arthurs weaves together tales of tenderness and cruelty, loyalty and betrayal, ambition and regret, creating a rich portrait of a nation and its people. The stories touch on themes such as race, relationships, and the impact of cultural differences.