Daufuskie Island

by Alex Haley, Deborah Willis (Preface), Jeanne Moutoussamy- Ashe (Photographer)

Captures life on a South Carolina sea island before the arrival of resort culture. This documentary includes photos of family gatherings, ox-carts, crabbing, children at play, church services, and the toils of everyday existence independent from many conveniences of modernity.

Genres: Nonfiction

176 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2007

About the author

Alexander Murray Palmer Haley was an American writer. He is best known as the author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family, and of The Autobiography of Malcolm X, the latter of which he wrote in collaboration with Malcolm X.

Reviews

[Lani · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find these photographs very inspiring on different levels, especially when knowing some of the story behind them. I was privileged to have the opportunity to interview the photographer and spend the better part of an hour chatting with her after listening to her lecture. She is an amazing person and so is her work.

[Josh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knowing that these photos were taken when I was alive and of a culture that no longer exists really makes this a hard hitting book with a strong impact. An inspiring work. I would love to have met these people.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

25th anniversary edition.

[Salamah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book which documents a part of African American culture in the United States through photography.