How To Say Babylon: A Jamaican memoir ― the inspiring memoir shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2024

Discover Safiya Sinclair’s powerful and inspiring Jamaican memoir, ‘How To Say Babylon,’ shortlisted for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. This award-winning story chronicles a young woman’s journey from a restrictive upbringing in Montego Bay, Jamaica, to finding her voice and forging her own path. Against the backdrop of her father’s militant Rastafari beliefs and his strict control, Safiya finds solace and strength in books and poetry. Experience a vivid, gripping, and dazzling account of family, education, imagination, and resilience as Sinclair battles to escape her confines and embrace life on her own terms. A truly unforgettable tale of hope and self-discovery.