Description
Cane River traces the remarkable lives of four generations of African-American women across nearly two centuries, weaving together a powerful family saga rooted in the author's own ancestral history. Beginning in Louisiana during the antebellum period and extending into the twentieth century, the narrative follows these women as they navigate love, survival, and resilience against the backdrop of slavery, Reconstruction, and the ongoing struggle for freedom and dignity. Through meticulously researched storytelling, Lalita Tademy brings to life the untold stories of her ancestors, revealing how ordinary women demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of extraordinary circumstances. This deeply moving epic celebrates the strength of family bonds and the enduring legacy of African-American women whose contributions have often been overlooked by history. A profound meditation on identity, heritage, and the transformative power of reclaiming one's past.
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paperback
Grand Central Publishing
Published Apr 1, 2002
560 pages
ISBN: 9780446678452
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First Published
2002
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Cane River by Lalita Tademy.