Dessa Rose
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Sherley A. Williams' highly acclaimed historical novel details two women's fierce strength of will and an unlikely bond despite racial barriers in the pre-civil war south.In 1829, in Kentucky, a... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0688166431
ISBN13:9780688166434
Release Date:January 1999
Publisher:William Morrow & Company
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.0"
Related Subjects
Courage Escape Friendship Identity Injustice Oppression Resilience Slavery Survival Literary FictionCustomer Reviews
4 ratings
great story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I got this book after I saw the musical. I wasn't disappointed. Great story, gripping tale.
A nice surprise
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I purchased Dessa Rose as resource for my Thesis work. I was told that it was a fictional account of a meeting between a real slave woman and white abolitionist. It was one of many resources, but it was the most surprising. I did not know what to expect. In the end, I was pleased. I recommended that the book be added to the syllabi for our Black Women Writer's Course next Fall.
Heartfelt look into slave life......
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I recently picked up an old copy of Dessa Rose and began to read. Although I found it slow in the very beginning, it became one of the few books I can truely say I couldn't put down. Anyone that is interested in slavery should read this book. It is an eye opener for sure.
A memorable view of slavery
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Williams has taken us into the mind and soul of a slave and recreated Dessa's experience with a searing feeling of authenticity. This is a notable piece of fiction; it should be part of history courses studying slavery.
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