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What People Are Saying

I couldn’t have read this book at a more perfect time… This story lifted me out of it. ~Bookish With Wine

I really love the way this book was written. Everything was so fluid, flowing through smoothly. ~Titilola

Great writing. Excellently descriptive and a good mixture of emotions. The writer exuded a rich understanding of th American and West African cultures and showed how diversity is refreshing when rightly portrayed. Beautiful body of art. Thumbs up! ~Balogun Ridwan Adetayo

Wow! DeShield pens a remarkably unputdownable story in Who is Ma Kemah? I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it, but this, yes, it’s a Wow. Ma Kemah is an unforgettable character, who had struggles growing up and into adult life, being raised in Africa, Liberia to be exact. She took her tragedies and set goals for herself to start a new chapter. I really loved this story, more than loved, and it was written so well, I felt I knew who Ma Kemah is, and would enjoy her company. It’s a magnificent story, making me wonder the author’s inspiration for the book. Ma Kemah George will not be forgotten by me. The author does a wonderful job of showing the story, and making the reader feel the emotions within the story. If you love a good empowering woman story (and its much more), this book should be next on your list. The title drew me in, but the story made me stay. I wanted to know who Ma Kemah is, and I did. This author has a great imagination and I’m glad it’s being shared with stories. This read is more than just words on a page. So, far it’s my favorite of all DeShields’s books, though I enjoyed all the ones I have read. I am a true fan! Who is Ma Kemah? is a definite recommendation by Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author. ~ Amy Shannon

Hooked from page 1, couldn’t put it down so sad to leave these characters… ~ Linda

I fell in love with Ma Kemah’s character right from the very beginning of the book. She was easy to like and root for… I felt her pain when she lost Vincent and I couldn’t help but cry about how unfair life was to her. ~Mariam Bhadmus

Man, did I eat this book up the same day I bought it? Hell yeah. First of all, I want to thank the author for leaving signed copies of this book at Booksellers. It’s the first signed book I own. This book made me realize that there are so many similarities between us Nigerians and other West African countries, from the mannerisms to some slangs. It’s very, very interesting, and it didn’t seem new to me. I really love the way this book was written. Everything was so fluid, flowing through smoothly. ~ Lola

#whoismakemah I felt the pain. I felt the joy. Excellent writing, Sianah DeShield. ~ Ìyanuolúwa Adegboyega