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River Sing Me Home
A powerful, uplifting novel of a remarkable journey to find family, inspired by true events
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This poignant and evocative historical fiction will resonate deeply with readers interested in stories of resilience, family, and the enduring human spirit. It is especially suited for fans of emotionally rich narratives based on true historical events, and those drawn to explorations of freedom and identity in the context of Caribbean history.
A mother's desperate search to find her stolen children and her freedom takes her across the Caribbean.
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Inspired by true historical events in the Caribbean, River Sing Me Home will break your heart and then lift you up. A soaring story of courage and sacrifice, this novel reminds us of the remarkable strength of hope. A Good Morning America Book Club Pick. Soon to be adapted as a feature film by AL Films and BBC Film.
"Every once in a while, a book comes along that is so assured and so powerful you can't believe it's a debut.... Eleanor Shearer is a remarkable writer and she brings this story of a mother's courage to the page with compassion and tenderness" Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author
"I was riveted by Rachel's story. Like the River of its title, this novel sings. A beautiful debut" Cherie Jones, author of How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House, shortlisted for The Women's Prize for Fiction
"A searing debut full of love and loss... Heartbreaking, hopeful, and unforgettable... this is the kind of book that will stay with readers for years to come" Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author
Rachel is searching for her children. For Mary Grace, Micah, Thomas Augustus, Cherry Jane and Mercy. These are the five who were sold to other plantations; the faces she cannot forget. It is 1834, and the law says her people are now free. But for Rachel freedom means finding her children.
With fear snapping at her heels, Rachel keeps moving. From sunrise to sunset, through the cane fields of Barbados to the forests of British Guiana, then on to Trinidad, up the dangerous river and to the open sea. Only once she knows their stories can she rest. Only then can she finally find home...
"A top contender for my book of the year. I beg you to read it" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review
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"An astounding debut" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review
"One of the most incredibly moving books I have ever read that will stay with me for a long time" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review
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River Sing Me Home has been hailed as a remarkable and powerful debut, praised for its compassion, tenderness, and lyrical prose. Natasha Lester calls it "assured and so powerful you can't believe it’s a debut," while Kate Quinn describes it as "a haunting and powerful debut." Jeanette Winterson notes it is a "strong and beautiful novel" confronting brutality with love at its heart. Kristin Harmel highlights its lasting emotional impact, describing it as "heartbreaking, hopeful, and unforgettable," a story that stays with readers long after the final page.
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ISBN: 9781472291400
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Review
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 273g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Eleanor Shearer is a mixed-race writer and the granddaughter of Windrush generation immigrants. She splits her time between London and Ramsgate so that she never has to go too long without seeing the sea. For her Master's degree in Politics at the University of Oxford, Eleanor studied the legacy of slavery and the case for reparations. Her fieldwork was in St. Lucia and Barbados.
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