The Invention of Wings
Description
In the heart of early 19th-century Charleston, two women from vastly different worlds forge an unbreakable bond that challenges the strictures of their time. Sarah Grimke, a daughter of privilege chafing against societal expectations, and Hetty "Handful" Grimke, an enslaved girl dreaming of freedom, embark on parallel paths of self-discovery and quiet rebellion. Their intertwined lives, spanning over three decades, illuminate the profound complexities of guilt, love, and the desperate search for a voice in a world designed to silence them. Sue Monk Kidd masterfully weaves a narrative of liberation and empowerment, inspired by the true stories of women who dared to seek their own place.
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hardcover
Viking Adult
Published Jan 1, 2014
384 pages
ISBN: 9780670024780
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First Published
2014
Language
eng
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