Angela Flournoy
1 SeriesAngela Flournoy is an American author whose debut novel, The Turner House, was a finalist for the National Book Award and named a notable book of the year by the New York Times. She is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California. Flournoy has taught at the University of Iowa, The New School, and Columbia University.
The Turner House, Angela Flournoy's debut novel, follows the Turner family who have lived on Yarrow Street for over fifty years. As Detroit's East Side declines, the family's matriarch, Viola, must leave their long-time home due to health issues. The house, once a hub for thirteen children and their descendants, is now valued at a mere tenth of its mortgage. The Turner siblings reunite to decide the fate of their family home, confronting their personal histories and the impact on their future. This poignant narrative explores family ties, legacy, and the challenges of a changing city.
