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The Invention of Wings

By: Sue Monk Kidd
Narrated by: Adepero Oduye, Jenna Lamia
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 Don't miss the extraordinary new novel from Sue Monk Kidd, The Book of Longings - published on 21st April 2020, and available to pre-order now.

The No. 1 New York Times bestseller.

From the celebrated author of the international bestseller The Secret Life of Bees comes an extraordinary novel about two exceptional women.

Sarah Grimké is the middle daughter. The one her mother calls difficult and her father calls remarkable. On Sarah's eleventh birthday, Hetty 'Handful' Grimke is taken from the slave quarters she shares with her mother, wrapped in lavender ribbons, and presented to Sarah as a gift. Sarah knows what she does next will unleash a world of trouble. She also knows that she cannot accept. And so, indeed, the trouble begins ...

A powerful, sweeping novel, inspired by real events, and set in the American Deep South in the nineteenth century, THE INVENTION OF WINGS evokes a world of shocking contrasts, of beauty and ugliness, of righteous people living daily with cruelty they fail to recognise; and celebrates the power of friendship and sisterhood against all the odds.

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I enjoyed listening to this reading. It was narrated by two great readers, who brought the diary entries to life.
It was interesting to listen and learn about some of the first women who were brave enough to speak out about slavery and women's rights.
A great listen...

The era of slavery

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I loved this story and to find out some of the details came from real life was wonderful.

Loved it.

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I just loved this book! Sue Monk Kidd’s writing is mesmerising, full of evocative imagery and captivating characters who take your breath away. The two narrators for this audio version were fabulous, and inhabited the characters of Sarah and her slave, Hetty Handful, with conviction and love. A wonderful read and a great book to listen to 💗

Brilliant and moving reworking of the story of the Grimke sisters and the anti-slavery movement they took as their own.

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Sue Monk Kidd has become my favourite author. Her writing captures the lives of her characters beautifully. i look forward to her next novel.

The Invention of Wings

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Good, believable readings and an enjoyable story. Thoroughly entertaining. Love that it was based on truth.

Very enjoyable

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