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The Thread Collectors

Shaunna J. Edwards,

Alyson Richman

Start date: February 1, 2023

Finish date: February 28, 2023

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Jul 26, 2022 Stacey B rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Alyson Richman will tell you word of mouth is the best way to share a book.
Shaunna Edwards doesn't disagree and is elated this book is loved by many.
Both are a great a great duo for penning a book, and by the way, the perfect timing of its release couldn't have been predicted by even the best psychic. :)
This particular book spans through the Civil War, highlighting two families. One jewish, one black. Although it is a work of historical fiction, both share some of their own family histories i ...more

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Mar 11, 2023 Maureen rated it really liked it

1863 New Orleans, Louisiana. Stella was a young black woman who was born into slavery. She is in love with William also a slave. Stella helps William escape to join the Union Army. She embroiders maps on pieces of cloth to help other men to freedom.
Meanwhile in New York City we meet Lily a white Jewish woman who is married to Jacob a musician.
Lily is an abolitionist. She rolls bandages and make quilts for the cause.
This is a unique novel a collaboration of two authors based on their family hist ...more

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Feb 15, 2023 Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Jenn Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Schu rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-fiction

"She did not expect Jacob to recognize the source of the materials she used, particularly since she hardly ever showed him her more sentimental side, preferring to hide behind a veneer of practicality and strength. She knew he would only see constellations atop the interlocking of dark blue squares that made up the night sky. But since the war began, she knew the importance of putting her entire spirit into every endeavor. So as she fashioned the only protection she could now give him, she sewed ...more

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Feb 07, 2023 Kristin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: late-modern-1850topresent, anglo-american, 5-stars, war-story, rcc-2023

4.5 stars, rounded up. Lots of good details about things that were going on at the time. Different perspectives. I really enjoyed the story and the ending.

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