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by Yaa Gyasi
Spanning eight generations, this sweeping epic begins with two half-sisters in eighteenth-century Ghana. One marries a British slaver, while the other is sold into slavery. The narrative follows their descendants through the centuries, alternating between the gold coast of Africa and the plantations and city streets of America. It captures the legacy of slavery, the struggle for identity, and the enduring power of bloodlines. Gyasi's debut is a profound exploration of history's impact on the individual soul, making it essential reading.
A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.
Notable Quotes
"We believe the one who has power. He is the one who gets to write the story. So when you study history, you must ask yourself, Whose story am I missing? Whose voice was suppressed so that this voice could come forth? Once you have figured that out, you must find that story too. From there you get a clearer, yet still imperfect, picture."
"You want to know what weakness is? Weakness is treating someone as though they belong to you. Strength is knowing that everyone belongs to themselves."
"The family is like the forest: if you are outside it is dense; if you are inside you see that each tree has its own position."
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