
Someone Knows My Name
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Narrated by:
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Adenrele Ojo
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By:
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Lawrence Hill
Enslaved on a South Carolina plantation, Aminata works in the indigo fields and as a midÂwife. When she is bought by an entrepreneur from Charleston, she is torn from friends and family. The chaos of the Revolutionary War allows her to escape.
In British-held Manhattan, she helps pen the Book of Negroes, a list of blacks rewarded for wartime service to the king with safe passage to Nova Scotia. During her travels in Canada, Sierra Leone, and England, Aminata strives for her freedom and that of her people - even when it comes at a price.
In this captivating novel, Hill portrays one woman's remarkable spirit and strength in the face of adversity, and he brings to life crucial and little-known chapters in world history.
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Critic reviews
"Hill's depiction of [Aminata's] journey to freedom is a powerful tale of pride and perseverance." (Sara Nelson, Oprah.com)
"A masterpiece, daring and impressive in its geographic, historical and human reach." (Globe and Mail)
"Lawrence Hill's hugely impressive historical work is completely engrossing and deserves a wide, international readership." (Delia Jarrett-Macauley, Washington Post)
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Surprisingly enjoyable and informative
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Good read and beautiful story.
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Aminata Diallo is an amazing character. The author wrote in such a way that you can truly feel her pain.Any additional comments?
This is a must read. It is a long book, but every minute is essential to really appreciating the whole story. Six decades are chronicled in 18 hours or reading. Every American citizen should read this story.AMAZING!
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This book should be listed as a classic, along the lines of The Grapes of Wrath, etc. Really riveting and well done. Highly recommend it.A Classic
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It made me appreciate all the wonderful blessings I have in my life. Overall, this was a great book.
Will make you appreciate Life in 21st century USA
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Surreal!
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The audio book of “The Book of Negroes”
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These are sick evil people that have no regard for human life. Along with all this.. the women and young girls were rapped.
For most of my life I could not understand how Hitler was capable of all his evil. I hate even thinking this. But our country was built upon this same hate.
Thankfully good did come out of all this. I believe people would have more compassion if this history was taught in school.
This book broke my heart.
Story of love, hope and endurance.
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Powerful Story Everyone Should Read
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Well researched and compelling
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