The Weight of Light: A Novel of Redemption

Fiction & Literature, Historical
Cover of the book The Weight of Light: A Novel of Redemption by Sandria Rodriguez, BookBaby
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Sandria Rodriguez ISBN: 9781617928055
Publisher: BookBaby Publication: May 2, 2011
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Sandria Rodriguez
ISBN: 9781617928055
Publisher: BookBaby
Publication: May 2, 2011
Imprint:
Language: English
Is it possible to escape the weight of your own decisions? Spanning over one hundred years, The Weight of Light: A Novel of Redemption illuminates the lives of three very different women as the world changes around them. At the age of fifteen, part-black, part Native American, all southern Bess Sutton has no idea what the world is like when she runs away from home with Tommy. Nothing like her own father, Tommy’s abusive ways eventually lead to the loss of the farmstead which Bess’s grandparents acquired in 1863, twelve years after her grandmother purchased her grandfather. But the story doesn’t begin with Bess. Bess’s story begins with her grandmother Emma, a young brood slave in South Carolina in 1838. Emma’s story takes her north, following the rivers and the promise of freedom ahead. Her life begins anew as soon as she can grasp freedom in her own two hands. It is Emma’s son Mint and daughter-in-law Justice who eventually adopt Bess and bring her into their loving family while working the land Mint’s parents had fought so hard for. Adeptly told with strong characters, compelling dialogue, and intriguing tales of the most important aspects of human nature, The Weight of Light propels the reader through the ages along with its characters. And, finally, as the novel unfolds, the stories not only take on their own individual meanings, but also converge to present a powerful overall message of redemption in the face of despair.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Is it possible to escape the weight of your own decisions? Spanning over one hundred years, The Weight of Light: A Novel of Redemption illuminates the lives of three very different women as the world changes around them. At the age of fifteen, part-black, part Native American, all southern Bess Sutton has no idea what the world is like when she runs away from home with Tommy. Nothing like her own father, Tommy’s abusive ways eventually lead to the loss of the farmstead which Bess’s grandparents acquired in 1863, twelve years after her grandmother purchased her grandfather. But the story doesn’t begin with Bess. Bess’s story begins with her grandmother Emma, a young brood slave in South Carolina in 1838. Emma’s story takes her north, following the rivers and the promise of freedom ahead. Her life begins anew as soon as she can grasp freedom in her own two hands. It is Emma’s son Mint and daughter-in-law Justice who eventually adopt Bess and bring her into their loving family while working the land Mint’s parents had fought so hard for. Adeptly told with strong characters, compelling dialogue, and intriguing tales of the most important aspects of human nature, The Weight of Light propels the reader through the ages along with its characters. And, finally, as the novel unfolds, the stories not only take on their own individual meanings, but also converge to present a powerful overall message of redemption in the face of despair.

More books from BookBaby

Cover of the book The Christmas Tree Angel by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book Practical Wellness by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book Public-Speaking Basics by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book Aiden's Waltz by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book Two Wishes for the Showbiz Kid by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book The Light of a New Sunrise by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book How They Met by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book A Southern Yarn by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book Practical Yoga Sūtras by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book Rockland by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book Surviving Other People's Self-Esteem by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book The Masked Man by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book False Messiahs and Other Disappointments by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book Kick the Dealer, Not the Tires! by Sandria Rodriguez
Cover of the book When Opportunity Knocks, 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage! by Sandria Rodriguez
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy