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The Invention of Wings is told from the alternating perspectives of Handful, a slave girl in early 19th century Charleston, and Sarah Grimke, the daughter of her wealthy owners. It spans several decades of their lives as they learn to navigate the complexities of slavery and their own complicated relationship.
Sarah, limited by the confines of her status as a woman in elite Charleston society, feels powerless to lead the life she desires. She wants to be a lawyer from an early age, abhors slaver ...more
Sarah, limited by the confines of her status as a woman in elite Charleston society, feels powerless to lead the life she desires. She wants to be a lawyer from an early age, abhors slaver ...more
I had no idea what this book was about when I started reading, I just knew it was historical fiction (my favorite) and it was popular at the library. I had to put my name on the waitlist and I was so glad I did.
I enjoyed the alternating chapters and overlapping stories of Sarah Grimke (who I later discovered was a real person) and Handful, her slave. I have obviously read about slavery before, however, I think having the overlapping viewpoints of a black slave and a white person who hated slave ...more
I enjoyed the alternating chapters and overlapping stories of Sarah Grimke (who I later discovered was a real person) and Handful, her slave. I have obviously read about slavery before, however, I think having the overlapping viewpoints of a black slave and a white person who hated slave ...more
I really enjoyed this book and now I have to go and find out more about the Grimke sisters because I don't recall ever hearing anything about them before.
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Really good. Did not know the characters were based on real women!
Jan 05, 2014
Jackie
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it was amazing
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