Elberta Geib answers “I have not finished the book, but wonder...”

Alyce asked this question about The Indigo Girl:

I have not finished the book, but wonder if a large segment of people would feel excluded reading a book in which slaves are property and Indians are a danger... I understand it's historical in the sense that slavery is a part of the American cultural fabric, but I feel like people of color might have little interest in this book. Which is sad. Can any people of color comment on this issue if they have read it?

Elberta Geib Don't forget this book is part of history. There really was an Eliza Lucas and she really did all this. George Washington came to her funeral when she…moreDon't forget this book is part of history. There really was an Eliza Lucas and she really did all this. George Washington came to her funeral when she died an old woman. This was written by her letters she kept copies of. Remember in the book she referred to copying the letters and filing away. (less)

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Jessie Yes, much of the book is pure fiction - the relationship between Eliza and Ben. This is contrived specifically to manipulate the reader into feeling f ...more
Nov 12, 2020 09:30AM

Norma Liza was a 16-year girl who was given the huge task/responsibility of running the plantation and keeping her father apprised of all of her decisions. ...more
Jan 26, 2022 03:02PM

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