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A Long Way from Home
A Long Way from Home
Author: Connie Briscoe
Spanning more than sixty years, A Long Way from Home is the story of Susie; her daughter, Clara; and her granddaughter, Susan--house slaves born and reared at Montpelier, the Virginia plantation of President James Madison. Proud and intelligent, these women are united by love, fierce devotion, and a desire for freedom that grows stronger ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780061030215
ISBN-10: 006103021X
Publication Date: 10/1/2000
Pages: 416
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Avon Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
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Despite the fact that it came out first, this book read like it was in the shadow of the Oprah pick, CANE RIVER by Lalita Tademy. Very similar multi-generational slave descendant story. But it was very well-written.
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