Cane River
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Overview
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On a Creole plantation on the banks of the Louisiana's Cane River, four generations of astonishing women battle injustice to unite their family and forge success on their own terms. They are women whose lives begin in slavery, who weather the Civil War, and who grapple with the contradictions of emancipation through the turbulent early years of the twentieth century. There is Elisabeth, who bears both a proud legacy and the yoke of bondage...her youngest daughter, Suzette, who is the first to discover the promise—and heartbreak—of freedom...Suzette's strong-willed daughter Philomene, who uses a determination born of tragedy to reunite her family and gain unheard-of economic independence...and Emily, Philomene's spirited daughter, who fights to secure her children's just due and preserve their dignity and future.
On a Creole plantation on the banks of the Louisiana's Cane River, four generations of astonishing women battle injustice to unite their family and forge success on their own terms. They are women whose lives begin in slavery, who weather the Civil War, and who grapple with the contradictions of emancipation through the turbulent early years of the twentieth century. There is Elisabeth, who bears both a proud legacy and the yoke of bondage...her youngest daughter, Suzette, who is the first to discover the promise—and heartbreak—of freedom...Suzette's strong-willed daughter Philomene, who uses a determination born of tragedy to reunite her family and gain unheard-of economic independence...and Emily, Philomene's spirited daughter, who fights to secure her children's just due and preserve their dignity and future.
Reviews (10)
Cane River
Written by Elsie WV on September 23rd, 2008
- Book Rating: 4/5
A very good book. While we all admit how wrong slavery is, this book gave me insight that I could not have imagined had I not read it. A testament to how evil mankind can be and how strong women can become.
Cane River
Written by Marsha on July 30th, 2008
- Book Rating: 4/5
I enjoyed this book very much. The author wrote a true story of her findings in a long search for her history. Perhaps, being raised by Southerners it had a special quality to it that enamored me. The black history is a sad but Strong history. They are full of life and strength I don't know that I have. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Cane River
Written by Anonymous on April 27th, 2008
- Book Rating: 3/5
This book was okay. Brings home the ugliness of racial and gender discrimination. I have a feeling that the unabridged version would have been a lot better.
Cane River
Written by JimRiverLady on March 15th, 2008
- Book Rating: 4/5
Overall I enjoyed the story. I too felt it was hard to keep all of the characters straight except for Elizabeth, Suzzette, Emily, and Philomene. I admired the strength of these women and how they endured through many hardships. I would recommend this book to others.
cane river
Written by Anonymous on March 14th, 2008
- Book Rating: 4/5
Strong women. amazing lives and tied together with family commitments, traditions and love.
Can River
Written by Anonymous from Anahuac, TX on October 27th, 2007
- Book Rating: 3/5
It was very interesting in an educational and historic way and I really liked it. The downsides- I found myself getting confused because she goes through about 4 generations of people. At times I couldn't follow the charecters. Overall - good listen.
Cane River
Written by Sherry Perkins from Ashland, KY on March 28th, 2007
- Book Rating: 3/5
It was a very good book, but I did get a bit bored at times.
Cane River
Written by Anonymous on November 9th, 2006
- Book Rating: 3/5
This is a good book, well thought out and written. The abridged version is not so good, with missing details and an abrupt ending. The first narrator made me want to scream with her slow deliberate reading with unnecessary emotion! Thank goodness she didn't read the whole book. All in all, an okay listen.
Loved it!
Written by dre1974 from Portland, OR on May 27th, 2005
- Book Rating: 5/5
I absolutely loved this book. The last narrator wasn't my favorite, but all in all the story was captivating. The family was strong and beautiful. I would encourage you to listen.
Cane River
Written by Angela Jones on December 18th, 2004
- Book Rating: 5/5
This book was gripping and breath taking. It was also educational and depressing. It is thought provoking and a must read for anyone who really wants to appreciate every freedom and luxury available to us today.