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Very well written engrossing story of a family - divided by slavery. Two half sisters in Africa - one is married to a white slave trader, the other is put on a ship and sent off to slavery in the American South. Each chapter alternates sides of this family tree, and moves forward a generation. Not a happy tale, by any means, but you can begin to fathom what has happened to Africans and how they are still struggling to fit into both worlds - the one they were brought to, and the Africa that was f
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"I love this book because it explores themes of sisterhood, family, and finding your roots. It is an elegantly crafted novel that spans seven generations over two continents."
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