The Twelve Tribes of Hattie
by Ayana Mathis
Description
In this powerful debut, Ayana Mathis chronicles the enduring legacy of the Great Migration through the unforgettable story of Hattie Shepherd and her descendants. Fleeing Georgia for Philadelphia in 1923, Hattie faces immense hardship, determined to shield her children from a world she knows will be unforgiving. Through twelve distinct narrative voices, Mathis explores the profound impact of a mother's fierce love and sacrifice on her children's lives, revealing their struggles and triumphs against the backdrop of a nation's history. This is a searing, yet ultimately uplifting, portrait of resilience, ambition, and the unyielding strength of the human spirit.
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hardcover
Knopf
Published Dec 6, 2012
256 pages
ISBN: 9780385350280
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First Published
2012
Language
eng
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