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They Were Chosen
Shola Gbemi, author
Adult; General Fiction (including literary and historical); (Market)
There are two sides to every story.
Jermaine Aseyori maintains a small circle, and is convinced that college is a scam. Kendra Gaskins pushes herself to embody class and poise as she juggles friendships, her mother's expectations, and her own thoughts. Like most twenty-somethings on their predominantly Black campus, both students expect this semester to be like the others— until circumstances beyond their control force them to question their friends, their community, and themselves.
They Were Chosen invites readers to reflect on Blackness and bystandership through the experiences of ordinary people in New York City during the Black Lives Matter movement.
Reviews
Goodreads
I enjoyed reading about the two characters, Jermaine and Kendra, and how they are navigating their lives when faced with relationships, society, and their own identity. Every page is a head turner, and in some ways relatable. Take your time with this book and you will not be disappointed!
Goodreads
I absolutely loved this book! The plot twist at the end made the book worth the read for me. I won’t spoil it too much for you all but I appreciated the themes of social justice, sexual assault, & police brutality that were touched on in this novel. Every student needs a professor like Dr. Graham, respectfully! Make sure you go grab a copy and read this book, I promise you won’t regret it at all.
