Afua Cooper on continents
Afua Cooper4 quotes“Lawrence Hill, a cultural and spiritual descendant of West African griots, has used his vast storytelling talents to create an epic story that spans three continents.”
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I wept upon reading this story. The Book of Negroes is courageous, breathtaking, simply brilliant.
Afua CooperAfua Cooper Through Aminata, Hill narrates the terrifying story of slavery and puts at the centre a female experience of the African Diaspora.
Afua CooperAfua Cooper The Book of Negroes recites the pain, misery and liberation of one African woman, Aminata Diallo, who was stolen from her homeland and sold into American slavery.
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Someone rejected you does not mean you are not worthy. Maybe they can’t afford to be with you.
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Melissa AndersonMelissa Anderson Maybe if you hold me tight, our love won’t be as shallow.
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Jessica CollinsJessica Collins Between day and night there was a moment of silence.
Frode GaslandFrode Gasland But doesn’t it hurt to feel so much and pretend not to?
Brad NeatonBrad Neaton Admire your sweet way of glowing; your passionate way of flowing.
Ana SoulfulAna Soulful Darling, you are a warrior, for even though each day feels like a battle, you keep fighting and live on.
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