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Sometimeswe swim, sometimes we float, other times we are drowning. It's not always easyto know which is which. It is theten-year anniversary of her sister's death, and Nia is grappling with her grief,and balancing the complicated relationships weaving through her life. There issmart and sexy Temi; Melvin, her teenage love; and her new yet intimatefriendship with Rahul and Crystal. But looming large over everything is hermother SuSu, whose battle with bipolar disorder continues to cast aprofound shadow over Nia. Delvingdeep into the intricate tapestry of Nia's life, Like Water Like Sea is apoignant tale of self-discovery and resilience, sexuality and motherhood, andfalling apart to become truly whole.
Summary
Sometimes
we swim, sometimes we float, other times we are drowning. It’s not always easy
to know which is which.
It is the
ten-year anniversary of her sister’s death, and Nia is grappling with her grief,
and balancing the complicated relationships weaving through her life. There is
smart and sexy Temi; Melvin, her teenage love; and her new yet intimate
friendship with Rahul and Crystal. But looming large over everything is her
mother SuSu, whose battle with bipolar disorder continues to cast a
profound shadow over Nia.
Delving
deep into the intricate tapestry of Nia's life, Like Water Like Sea is a
poignant tale of self-discovery and resilience, sexuality and motherhood, and
falling apart to become truly whole.