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The Invention of Wings: A Novel
The Invention of Wings: A Novel | Sue Monk Kidd
RetailFrom the celebrated author of The Secret Life of Bees, a magnificent novel about two unforgettable American women Writing at the height of her narrative and imaginative gifts, Sue Monk Kidd presents a masterpiece of hope, daring, the quest for freedom, and the desire to have a voice in the worldand it is now the newest Oprahs Book Club 2.0 selection. Hetty Handful Grimke, an urban slave in early nineteenth century Charleston, yearns for life beyond the suffocating walls that enclose her within the wealthy Grimke household. The Grimkes daughter, Sarah, has known from an early age she is meant to do something large in the world, but she is hemmed in by the limits imposed on women. Kidds sweeping novel is set in motion on Sarahs eleventh birthday, when she is given ownership of ten year old Handful, who is to be her handmaid. We follow their remarkable journeys over the next thirty five years, as both strive for a life of their own, dramatically shaping each others destinies and forming a complex relationship marked by guilt, defiance, estrangement and the uneasy ways of love. As the stories build to a riveting climax, Handful will endure loss and sorrow, finding courage and a sense of self in the process. Sarah will experience crushed hopes, betrayal, unrequited love, and ostracism before leaving Charleston to find her place alongside her fearless younger sister, Angelina, as one of the early pioneers in the abolition and womens rights movements. Inspired by the historical figure of Sarah Grimke, Kidd goes beyond the record to flesh out the rich interior lives of all of her characters, both real and invented, including Handfuls cunning mother, Charlotte, who courts danger in her search for something better. This exquisitely written novel is a triumph of storytelling that looks with unswerving eyes at a devastating wound in American history, through women whose struggles for liberation, empowerment, and expression will leave no reader unmoved.
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Messiejessie
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Inspired by true events, Sue Monk Kidd brings both history and these characters to life. It‘s a beautiful book.

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GinaKButler
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Up next: I‘m hoping to squeeze this one in before the end of the month. I‘m using it for the Book Girls‘ Guide Reading The States Challenge (South Carolina).

It‘s also one of my #unreadbookshelf books!

#bookspinbingo

Bren912 I love your book shelf 12mo
GinaKButler @Bren912 Thank you! It‘s been a work in progress! 12mo
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steph_phanie
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A must-read if you have a connection to or are visiting Charleston, South Carolina! A must! Pair it with a walking or small bus tour of the city (please don't take a carriage 😔🐴). With some research, you can find a tour that will take you to many of the places included in this novel. (I recommend Frankly Charleston, Gullah Tours with Alphonse, and Two Sisters) Visit the Aiken-Rhett house as well. Lots of important history in Charleston!

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Susanita
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📙The Killer Angels
🖊️Sue Monk Kidd
🎥The King‘s Speech
🎤Alison Krauss
🎶Kingdom Come (Civil Wars)
#manicmonday #letterk

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PurpleyPumpkin
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As this book was July‘s pick for the #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead, I‘m a bit late with my review. ? But I just HAD to post about this one. It was so good! The narrators were excellent and the story absorbing. The author captured antebellum South Carolina in vivid detail. Real-life sisters Sarah and Angelina (Nina) Grimké were her inspiration. They worked tirelessly to end slavery and improve women‘s rights. A compelling read.
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Librarybelle Yay! So glad you liked this one!! 2y
PurpleyPumpkin @Librarybelle It really was excellent. Thanks for the pick!👍🏽 2y
UwannaPublishme This sounds really good. Can you believe I haven‘t read any of her books yet? I know I have at least one on my shelves. 2y
PurpleyPumpkin @UwannaPublishme I highly recommend this book! I hadn't read any of her books before either. In a hilarious turn of events, I realized, after I read the audiobook, that I have a physical copy of this book on my shelves! 😅I borrowed the audiobook from the library. At least I didn't buy it again! And happily, I have one of her other books waiting for me on my gigantic tbr. 😊 2y
UwannaPublishme That‘s happened to me before too. 😁 I think I have The Secret Lives of Bees. I‘ll have to dig around and see. Hope you‘re doing well and enjoying these sunny days! 🌻 2y
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Sargar114
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The fictionalized story of abolitionist Sarah Grimke‘s life told in tandem with the life of the slave “given” to her at age 11, Handful. I did the audiobook version and it was fantastic, would highly recommend and was already recommending it to people before I finished! I wish I could have read with #literarycrew for the discussion, but happy for the recommendation as I don‘t know if I would have picked it up otherwise!

Librarybelle So glad you liked this one!! 2y
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S3V3N
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Told in alternating points of view between Sarah and Handful. Sarah was gifted Handful (during slavery times). I enjoyed this story.

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Librarybelle
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It‘s time for the discussion of this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead !

You will find questions as spoilers by either searching for the group‘s hashtag, looking at the book‘s feed, or viewing my feed.

To me, this is a remarkable story (I‘m still finishing up!). Any other thoughts or lingering questions to share with the group? Comment below (and if you think it‘s a spoiler, feel free to us the spoiler tag). Thanks for joining!

Librarybelle If you plan to join the group in reading next month‘s selection, The Queen‘s Secret by Karen Harper, and I did not tag you in the post about the book, let me know! I‘ll gladly add you to the tag list! 2y
CoffeeNBooks I really enjoyed this book! It was such a powerful and compelling read! 2y
CarolineLovesToRead I loved this story. I didn‘t want to read it too fast as I didn‘t want it to end but I wanted to know what would happen so I read it too fast 😕 2y
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PurpleyPumpkin I haven‘t finished July‘s pick yet. 😅 But I‘m already planning ahead and will read August‘s pick next! 😉 2y
Librarybelle So glad you enjoyed this one, @CoffeeNBooks @CarolineLovesToRead ! 2y
kspenmoll Sorry I missed this one 2y
Sargar114 I didn‘t get a chance to get to this one, but it‘s still on my tbr since the little bit I got through was fascinating! 2y
megnews I had already read this one and absolutely loved it. 2y
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Librarybelle
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7. Are there ways in which Kidd‘s novel can help us see our own lives differently? How is this story relevant for us today? ~LitLovers.com #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

AnneCecilie It‘s a reminder to always question the status quo. Just because something has always been that way and society/ religion says it‘s the way it should be doesn‘t necessarily make something right 2y
CoffeeNBooks @AnneCecilie I absolutely agree! 2y
CarolineLovesToRead I agree with @AnneCecilie as well. I also think it‘s important for us to realize that we all have a voice and that sometimes you need to speak up for others 2y
Deblovestoread Change happens when people show up and speak out. It is something to recognize my freedom to state my views is largely due to these two women who spoke out in a time where women were really not allowed to have opinions. 2y
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Librarybelle
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6. Kidd portrays an array of male characters in the novel. Some are men of their time, some are ahead of their time. Which of these male characters did you find most compelling? What positive and negative roles did they play in Sarah and Handful‘s evolvement? ~LitLovers.com #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

AnneCecilie I wasn‘t a huge fan of any of the me because in the end they all wanted the women to be at home and in the kitchen. They never really wanted to change that, just how men was treated. 2y
CoffeeNBooks I think Sarah's dad and brother encouraged her to a point, but then let her down by not supporting her further, due to society's expectations. I think Denmark was a good encourager for Handful, because he took her seriously and let her be a large part of their plan. I think she really realized her strength and capabilities at that point. 2y
Deblovestoread I was hopeful in the beginning when her dad encouraged her learning. How cruel to open that door and then slam it in her face. 2y
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Librarybelle
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5. Were you aware of the role that Sarah and Angelina Grimke played in abolition and women‘s rights? ~adapted from LitLovers.com #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

For more information on Sarah, see the link in the comments on a bio from the Women‘s History Museum

AnneCecilie No, I didn‘t know anything about before this book. So glad to learn that they were real and fighting way before anyone else. I would be interested in learning more about them. 2y
CoffeeNBooks I didn't know anything about them before reading this and I'm glad to have learned about them. 2y
CarolineLovesToRead I didn‘t know anything about them as well. This had me thinking of any other female heroes that I have not heard of 2y
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Librarybelle
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4. There are a number of physical objects in this novel that have a special significance for the characters - Sarah‘s fleur-de-lis button, Charlotte‘s story quilt, etc. Choose one or more of these objects and discuss their significance in the novel. ~adapted from LitLovers.com #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

CoffeeNBooks These are things that are reminders to them of where their hope comes from. That's why it's so significant when Handful gives the button back to Sarah- to remind her that she always wanted more for her life. 2y
CarolineLovesToRead I agree @CoffeeNBooks the button represents hope for a better life 2y
Deblovestoread I love the idea of Charlotte‘s quilt. Our stories are important and she found a way to tell hers and hand it down to Handful so she could be strengthened by it. 2y
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Librarybelle
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3. In what ways does Sarah struggle against the dictates of her family, society, and religion? Can you relate to her need to break away from the life she had in order to create a new and unknown life? What sort of risk and courage does this call for? ~LitLovers.com #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

AnneCecilie In my eyes, she fights for what she understands to be right and is questioning what is seen as right. I think that the gift of a slave girl as a birthday gift backfired, Handful is one of Sarah‘s few friends. 2y
CoffeeNBooks Sarah wants more for her life than the society she lives in allows, and perhaps that's what helps her see things from Handful's perspective as well. Sarah was very brave to live her life in such an unconventional manner at a time when women just weren't afforded the freedom to do that. She took a lot of risks for what she believed. 2y
CarolineLovesToRead Sarah has hope for a better life for Handful and for herself. She goes against the traditional life of what she is expected to live by. There was a quote that hit me…”every girl must have ambition knocked out of her for her own good” 2y
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Librarybelle
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2. What were the qualities in Handful that you most admired? How did Handful continue her relentless pursuit of self and freedom in the face of such a brutal system? ~adapted from LitLovers.com #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

CoffeeNBooks Handful stayed strong, never gave up, and maintained her hope that things would change. 2y
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Librarybelle
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1. The title The Invention of Wings was one of the first inspirations that came to Sue Monk Kidd as she began the novel. Why is the title apt for one of Kidd‘s novels? What are some of the ways that the author uses the imagery and symbolism of birds, wings, and flight? ~from LitLovers.com #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

AnneCecilie The tribe of Handful‘s family back in Africa had wings. For me they are a symbol of what‘s possible, but also of what they have lost. 2y
CoffeeNBooks @AnneCecilie I agree. Wings are woven throughout the story in the shape of the quilt pieces, and I think wings represent Handful's hope. 2y
CarolineLovesToRead Wings have been represented in the book to me as a symbol of courage and obstacles 2y
Deblovestoread I agree with everyone and in the case of Sarah and Nina they symbolize growth in finding their convictions and voices. 2y
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AnneCecilie
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#BookReport

I‘ve read the 7th and final book of In Search of Lost Time, The Man who Planted Trees and David Golder

I finished The Invention of Wings.

I‘m currently reading Excellent Women #PemberLittens, Culture Warlords #SheSaid and a biography about Louis 14th.

Cinfhen 🥰 2y
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AnneCecilie
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For her 11th birthday Sarah is given the slave Handful as a birthday present. This is going to change the lives of the two girls forever.

I loved that the story is told alternating between Sarah and Handful giving us both the life of the white South and the slaves.

I had no idea that Sarah and her sister Angelina were real historical figures being among the first female abolitionists and the first to fight for women‘s rights.

AnneCecilie I‘m so happy that the #LiteraryCrew gave me push I new to read this book that I bought back in 2014. #2014 #192025 @Librarybelle 5th finish for #JubilantJuly @Andrew65 (edited) 2y
Caroline2 I loved this book too. ❤️ 2y
Librarybelle Yay!! So glad you liked this one! 2y
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AnneCecilie
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#WeeklyForecast

Continue with the buddy reads; Excellent Women #PemberLittens, Culture Warlords #SheSaid and The Invention of Wings #LiteraryCrew

I want to read the 7th and final book in Proust‘s In Search of Lost Times, The Man who Planted Trees, David Golder and a biography about Louis 14th.

It‘s my first week of vacation so hopefully I will have time for even more reading.

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Librarybelle
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Check in time for this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! I plan to start this one this weekend. I‘ve noticed a couple reviews posted already…hooray!

I‘m really looking forward to this one. So many good things said about it!

For those who are reading along, any thoughts to share so far?

PurpleyPumpkin Thanks for this reminder! I‘ll be starting this audiobook on my commute home today. Looking forward to it!👍🏽 2y
CoffeeNBooks I finished it last night, I just couldn't put it down! I had forgotten how much I like Sue Monk Kidd's writing style! What a powerful and compelling read! 2y
AnneCecilie I will start reading tomorrow. 2y
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CoverToCoverGirl I‘ll have to pass on this one but thanks for tagging me, maybe next month. 2y
Sargar114 I haven‘t started yet, but have my library hold! It‘s next on my list though 2y
Deblovestoread Hope to get to it in a few days! 2y
CarolineLovesToRead I‘m loving this story. I started a few days ago and keep wanting to read during my work hours 🫢 2y
CoffeeNBooks @CarolineLovesToRead It's so hard to put down! 2y
julieclair It‘s on my list for next week. @CarolineLovesToRead and @CoffeeNBooks your comments make me want to start it sooner! 2y
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CoffeeNBooks
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I am so glad I joined the #LiteraryCrew in reading this book this month! Before I read this, I didn't know who the Grimké sisters were, nor that they were the first well-known female abolitionists and women's rights advocates. Sue Monk Kidd has such a way with words and tells a powerful and compelling story.
@Librarybelle

Librarybelle Hooray! So glad you liked this! 2y
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Librarybelle
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This is a reminder that the July #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead for July is the tagged book. Tagging those who have expressed interest in joining. Open to everyone - if you‘re also interested, comment below!

We‘re a low key group that reads the title throughout the month, and I post discussion questions at the end of the month. I‘ll also post checkins periodically.

CoffeeNBooks I have a copy of this on my bookshelf, so I'm going to try to join you all in reading this. 2y
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JuniperWilde I read this last yr and liked it a lot. SMK is an exceptional writer. I love her nonfiction writing. She isn‘t afraid to stand up to the forces that try to hold women down. 2y
Librarybelle @JuniperWilde I have heard so many good things about this one, and one of my friends loved this book! 2y
Jerdencon I read this years ago - it was a great book‘ I‘ll def join in the discussion! 2y
Librarybelle Sounds great, @Jerdencon ! 2y
PurpleyPumpkin I've had this on my shelf for years! About time I got around to reading it. 🙌🏽 2y
Librarybelle Yay, @PurpleyPumpkin ! So glad you can join in again!! 2y
JuniperWilde @Librarybelle it‘s reminds me of Nightingale and the Alice Network. But she has her own style of writing that is so compelling and layered with strength and humility. 2y
Librarybelle @JuniperWilde A wonderful review…thank you for sharing your thoughts! A friend of mine thought this was such an excellent book. 2y
CarolineLovesToRead I want to join this one as well 2y
Librarybelle Hooray, @CarolineLovesToRead ! I was hoping you would be able to! 2y
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DLQBOOKNERD
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Inspiring story of a "handful" of strong, courageous women. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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LeafingThroughLife
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Told in the voices of Sarah Grimke and Handful, the slave girl she was gifted by her family on her eleventh birthday, this book gives perspectives of reluctant owner and slave. Grimke is a real historical figure, an advocate for abolition and women‘s rights. Kidd‘s efforts to faithfully tell Sarah‘s story from history alternated with Handful‘s richer more readable fictional story makes the first person narratives unevenly matched, but still good.

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Word_Dragon
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Getting ready to start this. I just finished a book last night and looking forward to this one. I've heard a lot of good things.
#booked2022 @OriginalCyn620

SW-T I enjoyed it. Interesting read. 2y
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sleepy.ash87
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4.9/5 🌟 What an amazing story. Here, Kidd constructs a story that primarily centers upon Sarah Grimke, a true historical figure who left her privileged, slave-owning family to become a Quaker abolitionist in the 1800s. Sarah and her sister, Angelina, are now considered the earliest inspirers of the women's suffrage movement. It also follows the life of Hetty - a slave who was gifted to Sarah when she was a child - and her quest for freedom.

sleepy.ash87 The author is transparent about her alterations of fact and fiction, which I appreciate. Within the story, she includes several details of actual, brutal methods of abusing ("disciplining") slaves that I had never heard about. She also includes cultural practices of African slaves that assisted in their resilience, such as quilt making and storytelling. 2y
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Brainstorming color tonight while listening to this wonderful book. I love how it describes Quaker philosophy and practices. In college, I regularly attended meetings at a liberal Quaker house and found a great deal of solace, connection, and empowerment there. Perhaps I should return 🌟

Sparklemn @sleepy.ash87 I love learning more about Quaker philosophy. I have family members who attend Quaker Friends meetings and I‘ve always been interested in going. Maybe this book will prompt me to do so. 😊 2y
sleepy.ash87 @Sparklemn Do you really have family who attend meetings? I think that is wonderful. You should visit a Quaker house if you are inspired and let me know what you think! 2y
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sleepy.ash87
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Working out the dimensions of this native orchid, Spiranthes cernua (Nodding Ladies' Tresses) while continuing this book. The story has been heartbreaking and I can't wait to learn more about Sarah Grimke, a real 19th century abolitionist. I love a strong female historical figure 💃💪

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sleepy.ash87
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Experimenting with a new brand of paper while starting a new read. This is my first Sue Monk Kidd book, and I look forward to experiencing her writing. So far, this has been a great story... Though, I wish "poor Sarah" didn't find such distaste for painting flowers! I find painting flowers to be very important, educational, and delightful ?

Clwojick That looks stunning! 😍 2y
BennettBookworm Omg so gorgeous! What kind of paints?? 2y
wanderinglynn Beautiful! 💜 2y
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sleepy.ash87 @Clwojick Thank you! 🙏 2y
sleepy.ash87 @BennettBookworm Thank you! I have been using watercolor 😊 This new paper is so good at maintaining the paint's vibrancy! 2y
sleepy.ash87 @wanderinglynn Thank you so much! 🌼🌿 2y
BennettBookworm That‘s so fantastic, wow! 2y
Linsy Beautiful! 🌸 2y
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rachaich
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Not greatly absorbing, I felt it was too long a period of time but appreciate it needed to be. I've read other fictional accounts of slavery which have struck more of a chord with me.
Having read the notes, I'm glad there were elements of historical fact included.

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rachaich
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Library book club for next week.
I don't have huge hopes for it but happy to make a start.

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JacintaMCarter
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#2021Book90
As I've gotten older, I've grown to really love historical fiction. And my favorite books are often those that include fictionalized versions of real people's lives. I especially liked that this one switched perspectives between a young white woman fighting against slavery and the slave she was desperate to free. Both woman have strong voices and their stories are both inspiring and heartbreaking.

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Hilary427
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This book reminded me a lot of The Kitchen House, and I really enjoyed it! I had never heard of the Grimke sisters before, and I liked how the story was told from both Sarah and Handful‘s point of view.
⭐️: 4/5

LatrelWhite I must read this soon. It‘s been on my TBR list like forever…✔️ 2y
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We move in a bit over a month, so my mind has been on so many things that by the end of the day I can‘t focus on anything! Which is probably why I‘m not as in love with this book as I thought I would be. I‘m about 120 pages in and I find it a slow build. I‘m not super invested in Sarah and find myself wishing the focus was more on Handful. Hopefully it picks up soon and I get back into my groove 🤞🏻

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⭐️ ◼️ So I only got to about 16% of this and I feel like a total failure...I usually pride myself that I can stick it out, but I just couldn‘t continue and I really don‘t know why. It just wasn‘t enjoyable for me. I checked this book out like 3 different times and couldn‘t go anymore. I just didn‘t connect with it. Life‘s just too short and there are way too many good books out there to read things that don‘t do anything for you...Happy Reading!!!

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CuriousG
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I'm posting one book per day from the ever growing unread stacks in my personal library. No description or explanation, just books I own and plan to read. #tbr

Day 69 (Audible edition)

megnews This is great! 3y
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LisaLovesToRead
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It took me 50 pages or so to get into this, but it was a book club pick, so I knew I would stick with it. I‘m so glad I did! It‘s a moving depiction of the evils and persistent struggles of slavery & racism.

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I longed for it in that excruciating way one has of romanticizing the life she didn‘t choose. But sitting here now, I knew if I‘d accepted Israel‘s proposal, I would‘ve regretted that, too. I‘d chosen the regret I could live with best, that‘s all. I‘d chosen the life I belonged to.

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Mshookquilts
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An excellent book based on 2 historical sisters who were abolitionists. The story is told from the perspective of the oldest sister, Sarah, and from a household slave given to her on her 11th birthday.

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Caroline2
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This is an amazing read! Set in Charleston in the early nineteenth century, the story flits from the slave girl growing up in an oppressive house to her owner, a young girl also feeling the pressures of her time. Based on a true story, this is brilliant book that kept me completely engrossed and guessing the whole time! Bloody loved it! 👍

amywithbooks Loved this one SO much. 4y
Caroline2 @avgeyer Me too! 😍 a contender for book of the year. 👍 4y
TalesandTexts I've read her other work - The Secret Life of Bees - and enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading this one. 4y
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Melkyl
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This is yet another great book by Sue Monk Kidd. I have had it for a long time and decided I needed to get it read. That was a wise choice. I love the strong female characters in this story. They defied norms of their time and forged their own way while facing adversity.

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marleed
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I skipped the post of my last grid because I was posting book stacks for other reasons. I like rating my books 9 at a time, and completely realize if I read the same book in another month or another mood, it may likely have a different grade! Tagged my favorite.

5* = Loved It, want non-reader IRL friends to read. I do/will own a physical copy. A+
4*= Liked it a lot, would love to discuss. Solid B
3*=Meh, no need to discuss. Average C

GinaKButler I LOVED This Is Where I Leave You! And, I was curious about Camino (I‘m pretty sure the fictional town is an island off the coast of Jacksonville) and Henna Artist. I‘m going to have to pick them up. I swear, I love Litsy and finding readers with similar taste! 4y
marleed @GinaKButler I have to read the Camino Island series because I have a friend that lives on Amelia Island (home to JG). And like the book, until recently, it somehow escaped hurricane fears for years and years. ...I agree, Litsy is the best thing that‘s happened for me in the last year - I‘m so happy it led me to you! 4y
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marleed
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I know I‘m very late to the game on this one, but this story is beautiful. I didn‘t realize until I was done that Sarah and Nina existed in real life and were such badass women of the 1800s. The creation of Handful was a wonderful way to give life to the Grimke sisters.

#ReadTheUSA2020 South Carolina

Scochrane26 I hadn‘t read it yet but had heard of it when I went to Charleston a few years ago. They talked about the connection with Magnolia Plantation during the tour, so I read it right after the trip. 4y
LatrelWhite I‘ve had it on my nook forever and also found a copy at the dollar tree still have not read. Going to get on it! Thanks! 4y
marleed @Scochrane26 I wish I knew the Grimke sister history on my one visit to Charleston about 10 years ago. I didn‘t even know that Broad street was famous when I visited! 4y
marleed @LatrelWhite It‘s one of those books that I bet you feel like you hit the Motherlode for only having paid a buck for it! 4y
LatrelWhite 🤗👍🏽 4y
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Michellesibs
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It took me a while to get into this so I pushed myself on and im glad I did as I ended up really enjoying this. Well as much as you can ever enjoy a book about slavery that is.

Handful and Sarah arent the most likeable of characters in my opinion but it was hard not adore them in their own ways. I felt that their relationship was probably very realistic due to the dynamics, it had a quiet turbulence about it.

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Bookishgal71
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This is well-written, based in history and a sweeping story, particularly for a small book. I know more about abolition, slavery, the origins of the fights for women‘s rights, Puritans and the deep south. Very educational but feels like fiction. Lovely.

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The Invention of Wings | Sue Monk Kidd
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Pickpick

What I didn‘t know until the author‘s note at the end was that Sarah (and her younger sister, Angelina) were real people. They left South Carolina and became abolitionists who spoke publicly about ending slavery, and they were among the first feminists, also speaking out (and writing) for women‘s rights. This was in the 1830s. This was really good. I liked both women‘s stories. I thought the author‘s note at the end was very interesting. (

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Cuilin
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Really enjoying this tagged book more than I thought I would. My daughter just brought me the treats. ❤️

Cathythoughts Oh good ! Nice treats 👍🏻👏🏻 4y
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