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Book Synopsis: A Best Book of 2021 by NPR and The Washington Post
Part graphic novel, part memoir, Wake is an imaginative tour-de-force that tells the “powerful” (The New York Times Book Review) story of women-led slave revolts and chronicles scholar Rebecca Hall’s efforts to uncover the truth about these women warriors who, until now, have been left out of the historical record.
Women warriors planned and led revolts on slave ships during the Middle Passage. They fought their enslavers throughout the Americas. And then they were erased from history. Wake tells the “riveting” (Angela Y. Davis) story of Dr. Rebecca Hall, a historian, granddaughter of slaves, and a woman haunted by the legacy of slavery. The accepted history of slave revolts has always told her that enslaved women took a back seat. But Rebecca decides to look deeper, and her journey takes her through old court records, slave ship captain’s logs, crumbling correspondence, and even the forensic evidence from the bones of enslaved women from the “negro burying ground” uncovered in Manhattan. She finds women warriors everywhere. Using a “remarkable blend of passion and fact, action and reflection” (NPR), Rebecca constructs the likely pasts of Adono and Alele, women rebels who fought for freedom during the Middle Passage, as well as the stories of women who led slave revolts in Colonial New York.
We also follow Rebecca’s own story as the legacy of slavery shapes her life, both during her time as a successful attorney and later as a historian seeking the past that haunts her. Illustrated beautifully in black and white, Wake will take its place alongside classics of the graphic novel genre, like Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis and Art Spiegelman’s Maus. This story of a personal and national legacy is a powerful reminder that while the past is gone, we still live in its wake.
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Discover the hidden history of women-led slave revolts with "Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts." This captivating book, named a Best Book of 2021 by NPR and The Washington Post, is a must-read for history enthusiasts and those seeking to uncover the untold stories of powerful women.
Delving into the past, Wake combines the immersive qualities of a graphic novel with the personal touch of a memoir. Author Rebecca Hall, a scholar and descendant of slaves, embarks on a mission to shed light on the remarkable women warriors who have been unfairly omitted from historical records.
Follow Dr. Rebecca Hall's journey as she unearths the truth behind women-led slave revolts throughout the Americas. Against all odds, these courageous women fought for their freedom, leaving an indelible mark on history. Wake is a riveting exploration of their stories and the legacy of slavery that continues to shape lives today.
"Remarkable blend of passion and fact, action and reflection" - NPR.
In this meticulously researched narrative, Rebecca Hall pieces together the lives of Adono and Alele, women rebels who defied the enslavers during the Middle Passage. She also uncovers the narratives of women who led slave revolts in Colonial New York. The evidence, from old court records to forensic findings, provide a compelling account of their resilience and determination.
With beautiful black and white illustrations, Wake brings these significant stories to life, earning its place alongside graphic novel classics such as Persepolis and Maus. It serves as a powerful reminder that the past may be gone, but its impact reverberates through generations.
Enhance your understanding of history and embrace the empowering tales of women warriors. Experience the compelling journey of Dr. Rebecca Hall in Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts. Order your copy today and awaken to the untold stories that shape our present.
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