Remnant

Based on historical facts, Remnant by Katie Sweeting is a powerful read. In this memoir, Olu narrates her journey as a slave while Joanna, her niece, shares her life as a biracial orphan in search of information about her aunt. It was in 1753 that Oluchukwu, or Olu, and her brother Ledu were kidnapped. A slave ship transports Olu to America. Olu says, "African girls are fearless. We climb trees and scale walls. We start fires and train as warriors. Nothing phases us . . . except kidnappers. This is my story, one more African girl snatched from home, carted across a continent, thrown on a slave ship, and deposited on the shores of America. My story is unique, yet universal; distinctive, yet representative; mine alone, and belonging to all the other African girls who due to terror, illiteracy, or death, cannot tell their own stories." After a long and treacherous journey, Olu arrives at a rice plantation in Charles Town, South Carolina. While the Revolutionary War was underway, she attempted to escape.

Are there any chances of two lives colliding?

An orphan at the age of two, Joanna is bi-racial. Her mother was White English and her father was African. The girl is raised by Uncle John, her guardian, and has trouble making friends at boarding school. It was Mr. William Wilberforce who worked feverishly to change the course of history for the benefit of blacks. The Slave Trade Abolition Bill passed 283-16 in the House of Commons! It is Joanna's wish to find Olu, her courageous aunt. Do they have a chance of reuniting? In order to discover who and where they really are, these women must decide whether unthinkable decisions made for them in the past will hinder their discovery. Is it possible to reunite a family divided by slavery? It is a beautifully written piece of historical fiction. The book is full of twists and turns. Traveling across the ocean takes you through Africa, England, and the U.S. It's an adventure that spans continents. This book is a must-read for historical fiction fans.

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