Greenidge, Kaitlyn
Libertie
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788169028
- author:
- Greenidge, Kaitlyn
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Serpent's Tail
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Belletristik,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Libertie Sampson was born with a purpose in mind - to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a doctor. But as she navigates the complexities of Reconstruction-era Brooklyn, Libertie finds herself drawn to music instead of medicine. Her mother's choices are rooted in a desire for autonomy, but Libertie struggles with the idea that there may be more than one way to live an independent life. As she weighs her options, Libertie is reminded that her skin colour sets her apart from those around her. A proposal from a young man from Haiti offers her a chance at freedom and equality, but she soon discovers that this freedom comes with its own set of limitations. With historical detail rich and vivid, Kaitlyn Greenidge's novel explores the search for freedom and autonomy in the lives of Black women. This powerful story is reminiscent of works by authors such as Brit Bennett, Min Jin Lee, and Yaa Gyasi, and is sure to resonate with readers looking for a thought-provoking and historically informed novel.
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