Monsoon Mansion: 9781543643848: Cinelle Barnes, Cinelle Barnes

Monsoon Mansion is a heart-wrenching yet triumphant coming-of-age memoir that explores the dark waters of a family's rise and fall from grace in the Philippines.

With a lyrical voice as intoxicating as moonflowers and orchids, Cinelle Barnes tells the story of her survival in a mansion filled with opulent social aspirations and excessive evidence of her father's success.

When a monsoon hits and her father leaves, Cinelle's fantastical childhood turns towards tyranny.

Through this remarkable ode to survival, Cinelle creates something magical out of her truth - underscored by her complicated relationship with her mother.

This memoir is an inspiring journey of perseverance and strength, grit and beauty, and coming to terms with the price of family.

Don't miss out on this harrowing and triumphant story that will leave you in awe.