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This is a story of Aminata Diallo. It is a story of a strong, female protagonist who is a survivor if nothing else. She is savvy, smart, practical, enterprising and this book follows her on her life's journey.
Foremost it is a story of her struggle, but there is a lot about the people and experiences she encounters from the Southern U.S. to Africa, to Canada to England. Her midwifery skills and then her literacy provides her with solid tools to make her way in a rough world.
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Foremost it is a story of her struggle, but there is a lot about the people and experiences she encounters from the Southern U.S. to Africa, to Canada to England. Her midwifery skills and then her literacy provides her with solid tools to make her way in a rough world.
Some of the kernels w ...more
This is one of the best books I have ever read!
Absolutely, breathtakingly, wonderful, compelling. I will be recommending this book to every one I know. It tells a particular story about the slave trade that I wasn't aware of - how some 3,000 slaves (former and, sadly, current) were moved to Nova Scotia.
The writing is clear and crisp and Hill has created an unforgettable heroine in Aminata Diallo.
Really loved it. ...more
The writing is clear and crisp and Hill has created an unforgettable heroine in Aminata Diallo.
Really loved it. ...more
Mar 27, 2008
Shayla
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I have a hard time reading large books in the winter...so I'll take this out from the library in the summer. Bulky clothes and bulky books do not mix.
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Jan 30, 2014
Becca
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This is an excellent book!
Feb 18, 2015
Melle
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