Description
This powerful novel chronicles the extraordinary journey of Aminata Diallo, a young woman stolen from her West African home and thrust into the brutal realities of the 18th-century slave trade. Her life becomes a testament to resilience as she navigates the horrors of the Middle Passage, the cruelties of American plantations, and the complex fight for freedom during the Revolutionary War. From the shores of South Carolina to the burgeoning settlements of Nova Scotia and the distant shores of Africa, Aminata's story is a profound exploration of identity, loss, and the enduring human spirit against a backdrop of immense historical upheaval.
Available Editions
hardcover
W. W. Norton
Published Nov 5, 2007
512 pages
ISBN: 9780393065787
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill.