Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill
The novel follows the life of Aminata Diallo, an African woman who is abducted from her village as a child and sold into slavery in America. Through her resilience and intelligence, Aminata navigates the brutal realities of slavery, eventually gaining her freedom and becoming an advocate for the abolitionist movement. Her journey takes her from the plantations of the American South to the streets of New York, and eventually to Nova Scotia and Sierra Leone, as she seeks to reclaim her identity and find a sense of belonging. The story is a powerful exploration of survival, identity, and the enduring human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
The 8241st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 470-500
- Original Language
- English
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - The Book of Negroes
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 29th on Atlantic Canada's 100 Greatest Books (Book)
- 100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian (CBC Books)