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NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • A TODAY SHOW #ReadWithJenna BOOK CLUB PICK! • Finalist for the WOMEN'S PRIZEYaa Gyasi's stunning follow-up to her acclaimed national best seller Homegoing is a powerful, raw, intimate, deeply layered novel about a Ghanaian family in Alabama.Gifty is a sixth-year PhD candidate in neuroscience at the Stanford University School of Medicine studying reward-seeking behavior in mice and the neural circuits of depression and addiction. Her brother, Nana, was a gifted high school athlete who died of a heroin overdose after an ankle injury left him hooked on OxyContin. Her suicidal mother is living in her bed. Gifty is determined to discover the scientific basis for the suffering she sees all around her. But even as she turns to the hard sciences to unlock the mystery of her family's loss, she finds herself hungering for her childhood faith and grappling with the evangelical church in which she was raised, whose promise of salvation remains as tantalizing as it is elusive. Transcendent Kingdom is a deeply moving portrait of a family of Ghanaian immigrants ravaged by depression and addiction and grief—a novel about faith, science, religion, love. Exquisitely written, emotionally searing, this is an exceptionally powerful follow-up to Gyasi's phenomenal debut.

In the highly acclaimed novel "Transcendent Kingdom" by Yaa Gyasi, we are introduced to Gifty, a brilliant neuroscientist grappling with her faith, her family's past, and the burden of grief. Set against the backdrop of modern America, Gyasi delves into themes of faith, addiction, mental health, and the complicated dynamics of family relationships.

Gifty, the protagonist, is a Ghanaian American whose life has been shaped by her family's history and struggles. Her mother, a devout Christian, battled with addiction and mental illness, a legacy that continues to haunt Gifty and her siblings. As she embarks on a scientific research project to understand the neural basis of addiction, Gifty finds herself confronting her own demons, questioning her faith, and searching for meaning in a world marked by suffering.

Gyasi's writing is characterized by its lyrical beauty, depth of emotion, and fearless exploration of complex issues. She deftly weaves together the personal and the universal, creating a narrative that resonates with readers from all walks of life. "Transcendent Kingdom" is a powerful exploration of the complexities of human existence, encouraging readers to confront their own beliefs, fears, and aspirations.

As we journey alongside Gifty, we witness her struggles with grief, addiction, and the weight of familial expectations. Gyasi's ability to capture the nuances of human emotion and her unflinching portrayal of mental illness create a visceral and unforgettable story. "Transcendent Kingdom" is a novel that will stay with you long after you finish its final page, challenging you to consider the profound questions of life and mortality.