40. Elvin James Mensah on the book Small Joys

On this episode, Abena talks to author Elvin James Mensah on his book Small Joys. They speak about father-son relationship, chosen family and mental health in the book Small Joys. About the Book:An unexpected friendship saves a young man's life in this moving, utterly charming debut about chosen family, the winding road to happiness, and the grace of second chances.About the Author:Elvin James Mensah was born and raised in South East London. He graduated from Bournemouth University, where he began writing his first novel, Small JoysAuthors Mentioned:Andrea LevyBrian WashingtonPaul MendezSally RooneyCaleb Azumah NelsonDonna Tartt