An American StoryFrom the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the Atlantic, to the backbreaking work in the fields of the South, this is a story of a people's struggle and strength, horror and hope. This is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. A testament to the resilience of the African American community, this book honors what has been and envisions what is to be. With

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deep into the forest of British Guiana and finally across the sea to Trinidad

history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound

each of these women may find a seed of hope for the future

refusing to sell them groceries

Sylah dreams of days growing up in the resistance

whom Maggie idolizes

Margot Noble needs some relief from the stress of running the family winery with her brother

pretending that I've suddenly come up with the answers to all life's questions

The book introduces Alex who is excited that his grandma is coming to live with his family

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