"The Book of Memory" is a novel by Petina Gappah, published in 2015. The story is narrated by Memory, a woman with albinism who is on death row in a Zimbabwean prison for the murder of her adoptive father, Lloyd Hendricks. As she awaits her execution, Memory reflects on her life and the events that led to her imprisonment. She recounts her childhood as a member of a poor family, her adoption by Hendricks, and her experiences as a woman with albinism in a society that stigmatizes and marginalizes her. Through Memory's story, Gappah explores themes of identity, memory, and the power of storytelling. The novel is a poignant and thought-provoking work that sheds light on the complexities of life in contemporary Zimbabwe, and the struggles faced by those who are marginalized by society. "The Book of Memory" is a powerful and moving novel that will resonate with readers long after they have finished reading it.
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