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| ISBN: | 0984502203 (ISBN13: 9780984502202) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Virginia(United States) |
| Literary Awards: | Audie Award for Solo Narration - Female (2015) |
Point Of Books Yellow Crocus
| Title | : | Yellow Crocus |
| Author | : | Laila Ibrahim |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 229 pages |
| Published | : | December 17th 2010 by Flaming Chalice Press |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction |
Rendition To Books Yellow Crocus
Mattie was never truly mine. That knowledge must have filled me as quickly and surely as the milk from her breasts. Although my family ‘owned’ her, although she occupied the center of my universe, her deepest affections lay elsewhere. So along with the comfort of her came the fear that I would lose her some day. This is our story...
So begins Lisbeth Wainwright’s compelling tale of coming-of-age in antebellum Virginia. Born to white plantation owners but raised by her enslaved black wet nurse, Mattie, Lisbeth’s childhood unfolds on the line between two very different worlds. Growing up under the tender care of Mattie, Lisbeth adopts her surrogate mother’s deep-seated faith in God, her love of music and black-eyed peas, and the tradition of hunting for yellow crocuses in the early days of spring. In time, Lisbeth realizes she has freedoms and opportunities that Mattie does not have, though she’s confined by the societal expectations placed on women born to privilege.
As Lisbeth grows up, she struggles to reconcile her love for her caregiver with her parents’ expectations, a task made all the more difficult as she becomes increasingly aware of the ugly realities of the American slavery system. When Lisbeth bears witness to a shockingly brutal act, the final vestiges of her naiveté crumble around her. Lisbeth realizes she must make a choice, one that will require every ounce of the courage she learned from her beloved Mattie.
This compelling historical novel is a richly evocative tale of love, loss, and redemption set during one of the most sinister chapters of American history.'
Rating Of Books Yellow Crocus
Ratings: 4.29 From 56545 Users | 5197 ReviewsPiece Of Books Yellow Crocus
During the last 30 minutes of listening to this book, I was so full of emotion.The description of this books sounds so captivating. Unfortunately, I had problems with it from the beginning. The dialect wasnt quite right and even when present it didnt feel authentic. The story didnt feel like it was written of that time, which is partially attributable to verbiage that is from today. I had come to this conclusion even before one character used the words laugh out loud to describe her amusement. Major spoilers follow!There is a particularly fascinating series of events in
Wow! Another favorite to add to my top all time best! I've had this book in my list of samples for nearly a year. I remembered I read the first chapter about a young, slave who was required to leave her own baby to nurse the newborn girl of the Mistress in the big house. The relationship between Mattie & Lisbeth is so full of love, I couldn't help but adore them. I read this in just 2 days, which is fast for me. I didn't want it to end, I absolutely loved it so!! If you liked The Help The
This was a very well written book - definitely grabs you and weaves a haunting story of life on the plantation. I highly recommend this if you enjoyed other popular stories about this era, and books that focus on relationships between slaves and their owners! I'll give it an honest 3.5 stars. I kind of feel bad....as if that doesn't do it justice. It is just a reflection of my feelings and emotions about the book. It was VERY engaging, I just did not enjoy the content and connections with the
Yellow Crocus is an emotional and thought provoking character led historical fiction. I really enjoyed listening to this as an audiobook, and really felt for the characters.I bought this on Kindle quite some time ago, but recently decided to borrow it through Amazon Kindle Unlimited after discovering it was available as an audiobook.
4.5 stars rounded up. Yellow Crocus was a wonderful surprise of gifted storytelling by Laila Ibrahim. Richly detailed with lush, living, characters, I was immersed in the culture and times of mid-1800s Virginia. An interesting time to be sure, but horrific in its enslavement of African Americans. Born into slavery, Mattie, twenty years old, is a field hand, until the birth of her son, Samuel. Then, because Mrs. Wainwright has just had a baby girl, Mattie is taken from her own child to be a wet
First up thanks to Celia for suggesting Yellow Crocus by Laila Ibrahim for our most recent Buddy Read. As always it was a pleasure discussing our thoughts on this book.Yellow Crocus, set in 1837 Virginia, opens with twenty year old field slave Mattie's world being turned upside down. Stoically kissing her 3 month old son goodbye, not knowing how long she'll be gone, Mattie is accepting of her fate. Her mistress is about to deliver her first child and Mattie will assume the role of wetnurse to
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