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Book Review of Cane River

Cane River
Cane River
Author: Lalita Tademy
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Substores
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 4


This story will tear your heart to pieces over and over again. It's an incredible account of several generations of women who live through slavery, emmancipation and every kind of hardship that can strike a family. Even though we're too old for books with pictures, the photos in this book speak just as many words as the text does. It's a miracle that the author was able to locate original documents from the plantations, and you'll be compelled to study them. I can't believe I'm parting with this book, but it's just too wonderful not to share it. Feel free to email with any questions. ~LeAnn