Jubilee, 50th Anniversary Edition

Jubilee, 50th Anniversary Edition

By Margaret Walker
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“Chronicles the triumph of a free spirit over many kinds of bondage.”

New York Times Book Review

The fiftieth-anniversary edition of Margaret Walker’s bestselling classic with a foreword by Nikki Giovanni

Jubilee tells the true story of Vyry, the child of a white plantation owner and his black mistress. Vyry bears witness to the South’s antebellum opulence and to its brutality, its wartime ruin, and the promises of Reconstruction.

Weaving her own family’s oral history with thirty years of research, Margaret Walker’s novel brings the everyday experiences of slaves to light. Jubilee churns with the hunger, the hymns, the struggles, and the very breath of American history.

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  1. DND
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    My favorite book this year!

    I just loved this book! I was dreading when I got to the last page, wanting it to keep going. The story, although sad and heartbreaking in some places, was so vivid and full of detail I felt like I was with Vyry, experiencing the story right next to her. I can't speak highly enough for Robin Miles's narration! She flowed from one character to the next with ease, never missing a beat on each character's accent. Nothing felt forced or rehearsed, just natural. She made this great novel even better. 5 stars all the way around and a must read!!

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  2. Ana
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    Perfect from start to finish

    There literally is nothing bad to say about this production, since the story is epic and beautifully constructed, and Robin Miles is simply perfect in all ways. I was recommended this book by a friend, and at first was a little incredulous that I would be able to immerse myself in it — since this is genre is not necessarily my first choice. But my doubts were erased immediately, not just because I love Robin Miles but because the prose is so rich and immersive. There were moments when I thought to myself there is so much beauty here and then I was struck by the brutality as well. These contrasts, and the strength and character of the protagonist Viree, pulled me in like a current until I reached the ending with a sense of satisfaction. I learned a lot about culture and history from this excellent piece of fiction.

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