“Someone Knows My Name” by Lawrence Hill

Hill, Lawrence.  Someone Knows My Name.  (F Hil)

Aminata Diallo is taken as a slave when eleven years old, and endures every indignity and harrowing experience that a lifetime of a slave can bring, but triumphs due to her commitment to educating herself and doing whatever it takes to keep moving toward her dream of returning one day to Africa.

Reader 1:

5  Wonderfully written-from a different perspective as a female slave.

Reader 2:

5  A compelling read, and tragic.

Reader 3:

5  Great reading.  I couldn’t put this down.

Reader 4:

5  I really enjoyed this book.  Well written.

Reader 5:

5  This story is a beautiful, heartbreaking, uplifting journey.  Thank you!