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Robin Eller
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Tonya Bolden
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When Mariah and her young brother, Zeke, are suddenly freed from slavery, they join Sherman's march through Georgia. Mariah wants to believe that the brutalities of slavery are behind them, but even as hope glimmers, there are many hardships yet to come. When she meets a free black named Caleb, Mariah dreams in a way she never dared...of a future worth living and the possibility of true love. But even hope comes at a cost, and as the difficult march continues toward the churning waters of Ebenezer Creek, Mariah's dreams are as vulnerable as ever.
In this powerful exploration of a little-known tragedy perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys, listeners will never forget the souls of Ebenezer Creek.
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- Curious
- 05-31-22
wow! a piece of hidden history
this historical novel is quite chilling. Sadly it is based on actual events. Freed slaves continued to be expendable after the Emancipation Proclamation, and their lives were undervalued by seemingly concerned Union generals. I never heard of this incident and I will not forget it.
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- Donzella Ortega
- 12-10-22
Thank you for sharing...
I am so glad that this piece of history was shared. I am 67 years old and I have never heard the story about what happened at Ebenezer Creek. My heart goes out to my people for what happened that day. I can imagine their shock and disbelief of that unimaginable betrayal by the very ones who promised to protect them. So horrible and sad. It is like a double betrayal. Thank you again for preserving the memory of the people looking forward to freedom...
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- Kim Padan
- 11-13-23
Heartbreaking
I purchased this book during #shortyseptember but finally listened to it this weekend. Other than a few chapters where my interest faded, this story was very powerful. I enjoy historical fiction, especially when it brings attention to an important but often overlooked event. (Though I was perturbed at a brief mention of "no slavery" in Germany. Germany was very involved in the slave trade, as were most European countries at that time.) I knew almost nothing of the crossing at Ebenezer Creek. Such a horrific tragedy. I just need to sit in silence for a while.
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