Mother Country

"Mother Country" is a transnational feminist novel that explores themes of human trafficking and motherhood through the intertwined stories of Shannon, an African American woman, and Souria, an undocumented Mauritanian woman. Set against the vivid backdrop of Marrakech and Louisville, the narrative examines cycles of trauma and healing as these women’s lives intersect through the shared bond of a young girl. The book offers a powerful, unsparing portrayal of the ethical and emotional complexities involved in survival, love, and family.