I like the idea of the writer being inspired by real-life people! I learned more about the beginnings of abolitionIsts; I wanted the story to move faster and Handful & Charlotte to be freed sooner... but Sue had other ideas which made the story even more a mystery. Very good; I enjoyed the book very much!

Historical fiction at its best

This is Sue Kid Monks BEST book yet! You will be enraptured by the narratives raw graphic and devastating abuse and violence but so inspired and uplifted by the bravery courage and compassion that two sisters who fought for abolition equality and women’s rights

Bork

I like this author. Solid.

Truly enjoyed this. Could not put it down plus I learned some history.

I was captivated by this book right away. It's been a while since I found a book I enjoyed and this book helped me find my love for reading again. I read the book in two days.

I was moved and enthralled by this story of the enslaved women whose strong spirits overcame degradation and the daughters of a privileged household who were moved by their plight to acts of courage and sacrifice. You will not easily forget Sarah Grimke and her sister, nor the slave Hetty, whose mother gave her a legacy that would make her proud to be who she was.

Make sure you want Oprah's thoughts on this book before you buy this version. Large passages are highlighted in purple with green "O"s following. I am unable to select anything within these highlighted passages without jumping to Oprah's endnote. I made it to page five of this madness and am buying the non-Oprah version.

A marvelous and insightful story blending history and fiction. There are points within this story where I was instantly transported to moments in my childhood where these same issues were blazing...the hipocracy of religion justifying aberrant behavior and the woman/slave tie. Well done Ms. Monk M. Peterson Chicago and Hilton Head Island