In her debut book, a memoir, Natalia Mbadu weaves together poems, prose, and song lyrics that tell a story about hope in times of darkness and doubt. Growing up in an Angolan Christian household and moving to the United States at seven years old, Natalia contends with the pressure of navigating life as an immigrant in Portland, Maine. As mental health challenges and questions of faith surface, Natalia starts to sink. She asks herself where she will seek refuge. Where is God in the midst of all the chaos? God knows her, but does she know God? Surely the Darkness Will Cover Me asks the question: How do we find the light in our darkest times?

MEMOIR | Paperback | 2024 | ISBN: 979-8-9877055-7-5