I am currently reading Wench, by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. The story that takes place before the civil war about slavery, in particular black slave women and their masters. This is the second book I have read with this theme.
The first was Cane River by Lalita Tademy. Her novel is based on a true family story that was passed down generation to generation. Being the history lover that I am, I was hooked. After I read Cane River, I found Children of the Waters by Carleen Brice, and then went on to read her second novel, Orange Mint and Honey.
I am a voracious reader, but had not read very many books by African-American authors. Carleen Brice has a website called White Readers meet Black Authors at http://welcomewhitefolks.blogspot.com/. Wench is the third book I have read so far from her list. Wow! I love when I find new authors to read and this opens up an entire new world of books to me! If you love to read, check this out. I recommend both of Carleen Brice's books highly.
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