Freida
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Welcome to the world of
Tema F. Kudakwashe
Words that challenge the mind.
Stories that stay with you.
Featured Books
Memoir, essays, history and fiction — five books, one voice that refuses to look away.
Ground Beef for the Mind
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Unimagined Consequences
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Famous, I Am Not.
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Big Box Terror
(Famous I Am Not — Part 2)
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A Journey of Words
Tema F. Kudakwashe has lived a third of his life in each of three countries — Guyana, Canada and the United States — and those crossings run through everything he writes. He studied Computer Science at the University of Toronto and built a career in Information Technology, but writing has been the constant companion of his adult life.
His books range from the raw, opinionated essays of Ground Beef for the Mind to the memoir Famous, I Am Not and the story of Freida, a Guyanese-Canadian woman shaped by loss from the age of nine. Each book is a question, and an invitation to see the world from a different angle.
Inspiration
Agatha Christie first sparked his love of storytelling. Real people, hard-won experience and a lifelong concern for women's rights and fairness drive the stories he tells today. When he isn't writing, you'll find him jogging a few miles or helping young people get to grips with maths.
Tema F. Kudakwashe
More about Tema“Great stories don't just entertain, they move you.”
— Tema F. Kudakwashe
Coming soon
Two New Books
More stories. More depth. More to come.
What Readers Are Saying
I finished Freida in two sittings. Her courage after losing her mother stayed with me for days — replace this with a real reader review.
Honest, funny and surprisingly moving. As an immigrant myself, so much of this memoir felt familiar — replace this with a real reader review.
Every essay started an argument at our dinner table, in the best way — replace this with a real reader review.
Questions About the Books
Which formats are the books available in?
Most titles are available in paperback, hardcover and e-book. Choose your format on each book's page before adding it to your cart — prices differ by format.
How will I receive an e-book?
E-books are sent to the email address you use at checkout, as PDF and EPUB files, once your payment has been confirmed. There is no shipping charge on e-books.
How long does shipping take?
Paperback and hardcover orders are usually dispatched within 3–5 business days. You will receive an order confirmation by email as soon as you check out.
Can I buy the books on Amazon instead?
Yes. Every book page has an Amazon button that takes you straight to the listing, if you prefer to order there.
Can I get a signed copy?
Signed copies are available on request for paperback and hardcover orders. Add a note at checkout and Tema will sign your copy before it ships.
Are the books available as audiobooks?
Audio samples are on the Audio page, and full audiobooks are being added. Follow the links there to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube.
Is Big Box Terror a sequel?
Yes — Big Box Terror is Part 2 of Famous, I Am Not. You can read it on its own, but reading Part 1 first gives you the full story.
Does Tema do book clubs, interviews or school visits?
Tema is happy to hear from book clubs, podcasts and schools. Send a message through the Contact page with your details.