Description
This powerful novel chronicles the extraordinary journey of Aminata Diallo, a young woman stolen from her West African village and sold into slavery. Enduring unimaginable hardships, Aminata's resilience and spirit propel her through decades of struggle, from the brutal plantations of the American South to the burgeoning communities of Nova Scotia. Her quest for freedom and reunion with loved ones is a testament to the enduring human will, exploring themes of identity, loss, and the profound search for home across a vast and unforgiving landscape. Through Aminata's eyes, Lawrence Hill delivers a sweeping saga of survival and the indelible mark of history on individual lives.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins
Published Jan 1, 2011
680 pages
ISBN: 9781443408981
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill.