Mr. K's Decision

How could a man refuse to attend his own mother's funeral? When Mr. K reveals his decision, he astounds the high-society guests at New York's Tiffany Estate. They lean in to listen as he shares a story of damaged family ties. As a respected community figure, Mr. K defends his stance through flashbacks, addressing the guests' bold questions. Their divided reactions prompt a deeper reflection on the saying, "A mother’s love is infinite," as the narrative exposes startling elements of Kanan's journey from Cameroon to the US, via France. This gripping novella by Alexis EYONDI — author of When I Grow Up I'll Be a Seducer — is based on true events and plunges readers into intense dialogue and turmoil. It challenges them to dissect the complexities of a son's innocent affection, a mother's selfishness and internalized racism, and the resulting drama of broken relationships. Will the guests' initial shock persist as they learn the full story?