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In this groundbreaking work of non-fiction, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson unravels one of the most significant yet underreported chapters in American history: the Great Migration. From 1915 to 1970, nearly six million African Americans embarked on a transformative journey from the South to the North, forever altering the nation's cultural landscape.
With meticulous research and captivating prose, Wilkerson weaves together the tales of three remarkable individuals who epitomise this mass exodus. We follow Ida Mae Gladney, who escaped the hardships of sharecropping in Mississippi for a modest but dignified life in Chicago; the fiery George Starling, who fled Florida for Harlem, where his fight for civil rights came at great personal cost; and the ambitious Robert Foster, who left Louisiana to pursue a illustrious medical career, eventually becoming Ray Charles' personal physician.
Through these intimate portraits, Wilkerson masterfully reconstructs the arduous journeys and profound impact of the Great Migration. Drawing from over a thousand interviews and previously untapped records, she paints a vivid picture of a nation in flux, chronicling the hopes, struggles, and triumphs of those who dared to seek a better life.
The Warmth of Other Suns is a tour de force of historical writing, at once epic in scope and deeply personal in its execution. Wilkerson's narrative prowess brings to life the sacrifices and aspirations of millions, crafting a stirring testament to the indomitable human spirit. This is not merely a recounting of past events, but a vital key to understanding the America of today.
Book ISBN: | 9780141995151 |
Book Author: | Isabel Wilkerson |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 129 x 34 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-04-08 |
Book Pagination: | 640 pages |
Book 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.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’