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This was easily one of the best books I've ever read. Fantastic stories with amazing writing.
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By far, one of the best books I have read in a long time!
Yaa Gyasi has created compelling characters that illustrate the many obstacles faced by generations of Africans and Americans. This will be required reading for high school students in the coming years.
I can’t remember the last time I read a book that was so good it kept me up until 2 am! I finished the book, but I didn’t want the book to be finished. I couldn’t possibly do this book justice by trying to explain. What I will say is that we have always and will always be bond to our ancestors by an irresistible force. That force was throughout this book.
The premise is simple...two sisters were born in a traditional African village, but who never knew each other, birthed several generations, al ...more
The premise is simple...two sisters were born in a traditional African village, but who never knew each other, birthed several generations, al ...more
Absolutely heartrending. Beautifully written. Incredibly creative. Soul-piercing. LOVE.
Artfully, masterfully, thoughtfully written with an intricately beautiful, compelling, heart wrenching and meaningful weaving of life stories. Quite a feat!
Jun 17, 2016
Elizabeth
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