The Invention of Wings
What's it about
What if the fight for your own freedom was intertwined with the fight for someone else's? Discover a story of two unforgettable women—a wealthy Charleston girl and the urban slave she's given as a handmaid—and their shared, thirty-five-year journey toward liberation and self-discovery. You'll explore the brutal realities of slavery in the American South and the burgeoning abolitionist and women's rights movements. Uncover how a forbidden friendship, forged in defiance of a cruel society, can become a powerful catalyst for courage, rebellion, and finding your own voice.
Meet the author
Sue Monk Kidd is the acclaimed, award-winning author of international bestsellers like The Secret Life of Bees, with millions of copies sold worldwide. Growing up in the American South, she was profoundly influenced by the region's complex history of race, gender, and religion. This deep personal connection to the landscape and its stories compelled her to unearth the hidden histories of women, leading her to meticulously research and powerfully imagine the world of The Invention of Wings.
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