What if every storm you faced was actually preparing you for something greater?

PALM TREES

IN THE STORM

A NOVEL BY GENA WEST

Palm Trees in the Storm by Gena West is a powerful and emotional coming-of-age novel about resilience, identity, and finding your inner strength. Set in Ghana, England and America, this deeply moving story follows Jessica Sokari Brown as she faces family expectations, betrayal, and the struggle to carve out her own path in a world that often feels unforgiving.

Jessica’s journey is about more than survival—it’s about learning how to thrive. Just like palm trees bend but don’t break in the fiercest storms, you’ll discover how to stand tall despite life’s challenges. With heart, humor, and unforgettable characters, this novel will captivate and inspire you on your own journey of self-discovery, courage, and transformation.

What You’ll Find in Palm Trees in the Storm :

🌴 An inspiring heroine—Jessica’s story will make you laugh, cry, and cheer as she fights for her dreams and finds her place in the world.

🌍 Rich cultures and traditions—Explore the beauty of Ghanaian heritage as you follow Jessica’s experiences across continents.

💔 Universal struggles—Feel the heartbreak and hope of friendships, family bonds, and self-worth.

🎭 Chasing dreams—Rediscover your own passion and embrace what makes you unique.

💡 Lessons for life, including:

  • Trust your instincts and stand up for yourself.

  • True friends are the ones who stand by you, no matter what.

  • Change and challenges can help you grow into your best self.

– What People Are Saying –

“A beautifully written debut novel from Gena West- a story of overcoming the odds to succeed in a world of inequality and prejudice. Jessica is as inspiring as she is determined even when faced with insurmountable challenges. Her voice is never diminished as yours won’t be ever again after reading her powerful story.”

—Tania Bryer OBE

“I was captivated by Jessica’s story from the first page. Gena West masterfully weaves a compelling, touching and riveting narrative.”

—Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, President, International of The New York Times

“A beautifully written story of dreams, resilience and a search for identity.”

—Mick Brown, Author of The Spiritual Tourist and The Nirvana Express

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ABOUT THE BOOK

📖 Prologue: Independence and Stilettos – A moment of fear, a test of strength, and a choice that changes everything.

📖 Chapter 1: Longing to Belong –
A young girl craves recognition, but in a crowded world, being seen is never easy.

📖 Chapter 2: The Good Times –
A childhood filled with love, laughter, and hidden loneliness.

📖 Chapter 3: Serendipity –
A friendship begins with a single act of kindness—but not all friendships last forever.

📖 Chapter 4: England –
A new country, a new world, and a fresh start—but fitting in isn’t always simple.

📖 Chapter 5: I’m Different –
The pursuit of dreams comes at a cost, but what price is too high?

📖 Chapter 6: Reunited –
Returning home means facing the past… and discovering what truly matters.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The author, Gena West, is an award-winning singer/songwriter and performer, with four critically-acclaimed albums to her credit, a number 1 hit single “Joy”, and accolades for numerous high-profile events around the world, including the Olympic Games.

As the daughter of a United Nations diplomat, she has travelled the world extensively and, coming from a diverse background, Gena is an avid agent of change, as exemplified in her TEDx talk and in her cutting-edge television chat show, “A Different View with Gena West”.

Gena studied law at the London School of Economics and Political Science and is a qualified Barrister and member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. As a motivational coach and speaker, she is a great believer in the gift of empowering others, and this is reflected in her writing.

Gena is of Nigerian heritage, was born and educated in the UK, and has lived in London, Accra and New York.