The Invention of Wings is a fictionalized account about approximately 40 years in the life of abolitionist and early feminist, Sarah Grimke.
The book begins in 1803 when Sarah, who lives in Charleston, SC is 11 and is given a 10-year old slave, Hettie for her birthday. Sarah tries to give Hettie back, but is unable to do so. Hettie is also known as Handful, the non-slave name her mother gave her.
The book alternates between the narration of Sarah and Handful and is a beautiful but brutal book. Many of the characters are real people and the afterward by Sue Monk Kidd is just as interesting as the book itself.
This one goes on my recommend to others list.
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