Setting out to correct the inadequacies of many written accounts of slavery; teacher and social activist Octavia Albert added her own incisive commentary to the personal narratives of former slaves; and called for every Christian's personal acceptance of responsibility for slavery's legacies and lessons.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Read; Excellent PurchaseBy Ian Scott WilsonJust finished this book. Absolutely recommend it to any and all even slightly interested in an adventurous life of a prince; slavery in the south; the Colonization Society; Henry Clay (and J.Q. Adams); or American History. The author really knows how to weave a story and characters so alive that makes you sad to part with them when it's over.Although it has been adapted into a documentary; I can't help but feel that this deserves SPIELBERG treatment. The journey is so epic; the drama so moving and consequential... Ibrahima lives from the pages of this book.Buy it.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy TYGreat product; great service.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I learned somethingBy Terry McKayI enjoyed this; but I have a particular interest in the topic. The book is not your typical easy read but it is very well researched. Tons of background information about 18th and 19th century west Africa that I had never really considered before. I learned a lot; enough to want more. And that is why we read; isn't it?
