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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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Cane River is the fictionalized account of Lalita Tademy's family history, the story of four generations of African-American women whose destinies were not of their own choosing, but who fought to keep their families together. This is one story that stays with you for a long time! You won't forget Elisabeth, Suzette, Philomene, Gurtie, and many other characters in this book.