Mama Day
Book • 1988
Gloria Naylor's 'Mama Day' is a novel set on Willow Springs, an island off the coast of Georgia, where the residents retain a unique connection to their African heritage and the supernatural.
The story revolves around Mama Day, an elderly matriarch with mystical powers, and the challenges faced by the island community.
The novel explores themes of tradition, folklore, and the clash between rural and urban values.
When Cocoa, a young woman from the island, brings her troubled relationship with George to Willow Springs, the community's beliefs and Mama Day's powers are put to the test.
The book delves into the complexities of love, faith, and the enduring strength of African American culture.
The story revolves around Mama Day, an elderly matriarch with mystical powers, and the challenges faced by the island community.
The novel explores themes of tradition, folklore, and the clash between rural and urban values.
When Cocoa, a young woman from the island, brings her troubled relationship with George to Willow Springs, the community's beliefs and Mama Day's powers are put to the test.
The book delves into the complexities of love, faith, and the enduring strength of African American culture.
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