Beyond Freedom’s Reach: A Kidnapping in the Twilight of Slavery
Beyond Freedom’s Reach: A Kidnapping in the Twilight of Slavery
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015288
Book • Nonfiction
New Orleans, Louisiana • 1860s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Beyond Freedom’s Reach: A Kidnapping in the Twilight of Slavery by Adam Rothman recounts the true story of an enslaved woman, Rose Herera, who struggles to reclaim her children after they are forcibly taken from her and sold. Set during the Civil War era, the narrative highlights her legal and personal battle for family reunification amidst societal upheaval.
Informative
Mysterious
Dark
Emotional
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Beyond Freedom’s Reach by Adam Rothman skillfully unearths a gripping historical narrative of a mother's fight for her kidnapped children amidst the chaos of slavery's end. Praised for vivid storytelling and rigorous research, some find its pace uneven. Overall, it offers both an engaging and educational experience on a lesser-known piece of history.
Who Should Read Beyond Freedom’s Reach: A Kidnapping in the Twilight of Slavery?
Readers interested in Beyond Freedom’s Reach by Adam Rothman will enjoy exploring historical narratives of resilience and justice. Fans of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson or The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead will appreciate its detailed account of a mother's fight to reunite with her children.
47 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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288
Book • Nonfiction
New Orleans, Louisiana • 1860s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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