First Edition, Tree of Life, Maryse Condé, Collectible, Malcolm X, Martin Luther

Listed for sale is a 1987 novel by the Guadeloupean writer, Maryse Condé, Tree of Life. 1st American edition (September 1, 1992). The novel tells a multigenerational story about the emergence of the West Indian middle class. The book has stains on the front and back inside covers and the number “6” hand written in pencil on the first page. Please see photos provided. Total Listing: 1 Novel ISBN: 10 : 0345360745 Publisher: Ballantine Books 1st American edition (September 1, 1992) Format; Hardcover Pages: 371 In this Novel its dreamers are broken and withdrawn. A contemporary descendant, Coco, narrates the story, which moves from Guadeloupe to Harlem and Paris against the historical backdrops of the construction of the Panama Canal and the deaths of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. True to the manner of Caribbean storytelling, the spirits of the deceased continue to haunt and influence the living, but Coco finally comes to terms with her family's past and her identity. The characterizations in the story are vivid, filled with nuance and humor. Thank you for visiting my Closet, Please take care and stay safe during this time of uncertainty.