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How Marcia Hutchinson Turned Personal History Into The Mercy Step

Black Books & Black Literature: The Noisy Book Club Podcast
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On this episode of Off The Streets—a new segment in collaboration with Noisy Streetss Advisory, a publishing house in Lagos, Nigeria—host Modupe sits down with Marcia Hutchinson to discuss her autofiction novel, The Mercy Step. Marcia opens up about turning personal history into compelling fiction through the eyes of young Mercy, a clever girl navigating a chaotic household dominated by her father's quick temper and her mother's devotion to the Church. Finding solace in books, her imagination, and her faithful toy Dolly, Mercy must eventually break free from the grip of family, faith, and fear to build a future where she is seen, heard, and her family set free. Are you currently in Lagos, join us at our physical Book Club Meeting. We meet every last Saturday of the month. Tickets are now available! Secure your spot and join the discussion as we unpack the book of the month Under the Rain by Ayo Deforge. Get your tickets to attend Here Listen, Like & follow for more author interviews, and book club conversations. Our Socials: Instagram: the noisybookclub Twitter (X): noisyy_bookclub TikTok: The Noisy Book Club

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