The Invention of Wings
From the celebrated author of The Secret Life of Bees, a #1 New York Times bestselling novel about two unforgettable American women. Writing at the height of her narrative and imaginative gifts, Sue Monk Kidd presents a masterpiece of hope, daring, the quest for freedom, and the desire to have a voice in the world. This exquisitely written novel is a triumph of storytelling that looks with unswerving eyes at a devastating wound in American history, through women whose struggles for liberation, empowerment, and expression will leave no reader unmoved.
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I grabbed this on a whim and honestly had no preconception of what the book was about. i really enjoyed the characters and the story. i didn't know until i reached the end that it was based on real sisters who were involved in the abolition movement. it must have been very hard coming from a prominent slave owning family in the south and standing up for the cause of not only freeing the slaves but equality.
I think i will be picking up some of the non fiction books recommended in the back of the book to learn more about the sisters.
I think i will be picking up some of the non fiction books recommended in the back of the book to learn more about the sisters.
I was really excited to read this book as I had heard and read such great things about it. I would give it 3.5 stars if that were an option. The writing is beautiful, I found though that the story dragged at points. I also had a hard time with what seemed like current day values being imposed on history. It helped me to keep reading when I saw that Sarah was based on a real woman who was an abolitionist.
A captivating historical novel that intricately weaves together the lives of two extraordinary women against the backdrop of early 19th-century Charleston. Inspired by the real-life abolitionist and suffragist Sarah Grimké, the author presents a narrative rich in historical detail and emotional depth, vividly capturing the spirit of the struggle for freedom and equality.
Crafted into a story that is both enlightening and emotionally engaging, marking it as a significant contribution to historical fiction. Through the intertwined lives of Sarah and Handful, the novel not only illuminates the past but also resonates powerfully with contemporary issues of equality and justice. This is a book that will linger in readers' minds long after the final page is turned.
It is powerful, intense, and profound in every way. I went into it not knowing whether I wanted to read another book about slavery but came away very glad that I did read this one. I love the way the author took the time at the end of the book to explain her research and what drew her to write about this subject and these characters. Although I had never heard of Sarah and Angelina Grimke before, I thank Ms Kidd for letting me finally get to know them. I love Handful and Charlotte too along with the imagery and stories in the slave quilts. #mightywomen
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