Underwater: a home of her own
A fresh perspective on the intersection of self-help culture and microeconomics, Underwater: a home of her own is a memoir of the housing crisis by performer and writer Kela Parker. At turns a frank memoir, an incisive takedown of predatory capitalism, and a spiritual musing on the meaning of home, in this personal and cultural reckoning the author finds meaning, and even buoyancy, in the rubble.
About Kela Parker
“A sonic iconoclast” known for her distinct art folk, Kela Parker’s musical genes developed into her unmistakable sound while soaking up the DIY indie music spirit of her hometown of Portland, Oregon. The singer-songwriter with a beguiling voice and innate, genre-resistant musicality has garnered praise for her “sharp musicianship, equal parts measured and thoughtful, heady and blithe” (Bob Ham, Willamette Week). Now in Los Angeles, Kela works as an actor and writer, and has used her music to advocate for socioeconomic justice and affordable housing with Urban Voices Project.