The Warmth of Other Suns : The Epic Story of America's Great Migration

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The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson is a profound exploration into one of the most significant yet often overlooked chapters in American history. This Pulitzer Prize-winning work captivates readers with its deep dive into the transformative movement of nearly six million African Americans from the South to the North between 1915 and 1970.

This compelling narrative features the intertwined stories of three remarkable individuals:

  • Ida Mae Gladney - She escapes the harsh realities of sharecropping in Mississippi for a dignified life in Chicago.
  • George Starling - A passionate activist who flees Florida for Harlem, making personal sacrifices in his relentless pursuit of civil rights.
  • Robert Foster - A pioneering physician who leaves Louisiana to build an illustrious career, ultimately becoming Ray Charles’ personal doctor.

Wilkerson’s meticulous research is supported by over a thousand interviews and previously untapped records, painting a vivid portrait of a nation in flux. Through these personal narratives, she captures the hopes, struggles, and triumphs of those who dared to seek a better life, making this work essential for understanding modern America.

The Warmth of Other Suns stands as a monumental achievement in historical writing—epic in its scope yet deeply personal in execution. This book not only recounts the past but serves as a stirring testament to the indomitable human spirit, inviting readers to reflect on the profound legacy of the Great Migration.

Product Information

ISBN: 9780141995151
Author: Isabel Wilkerson
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 34 mm
Publication Date: 08 April, 2020
Pagination: 640 pages
Weight: 440g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

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