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4.34 AVERAGE
4.34 AVERAGE
“America is fully committed to the refusal of history.”
Good grief this production was amazing. I wondered how they would go about pulling off an audio version of a graphic novel and well, duh, they used a full cast! Honestly I would have never thought of that, which is why I’m not in the biz.
Still, Wake is a story that forces its readers/listeners to reckon with the truth of not only America’s not-so distant past, but also with current realities resulting from its commitment to not seeing truth and reconciliation “America is fully committed to the refusal of history.”
Good grief this production was amazing. I wondered how they would go about pulling off an audio version of a graphic novel and well, duh, they used a full cast! Honestly I would have never thought of that, which is why I’m not in the biz.
Still, Wake is a story that forces its listeners (readers) to reckon with the truth of not only the ‘distant’ past of our country, but also with the current realities within a nation committed to not seeing truth and reconciliation regarding its history of violence against Black people. The cast brings the struggles, past and present, to life in an honest, heart-wrenching way. I genuinely appreciated the author sharing her experience and the details of her work. I can’t wait to get a hold of a physical copy! Read it!
Good grief this production was amazing. I wondered how they would go about pulling off an audio version of a graphic novel and well, duh, they used a full cast! Honestly I would have never thought of that, which is why I’m not in the biz.
Still, Wake is a story that forces its readers/listeners to reckon with the truth of not only America’s not-so distant past, but also with current realities resulting from its commitment to not seeing truth and reconciliation “America is fully committed to the refusal of history.”
Good grief this production was amazing. I wondered how they would go about pulling off an audio version of a graphic novel and well, duh, they used a full cast! Honestly I would have never thought of that, which is why I’m not in the biz.
Still, Wake is a story that forces its listeners (readers) to reckon with the truth of not only the ‘distant’ past of our country, but also with the current realities within a nation committed to not seeing truth and reconciliation regarding its history of violence against Black people. The cast brings the struggles, past and present, to life in an honest, heart-wrenching way. I genuinely appreciated the author sharing her experience and the details of her work. I can’t wait to get a hold of a physical copy! Read it!
When I added this to my to-read list, I didn't realize this was a graphic novel. Good surprise to find out it was.
I loved that this was a journey of a historian doing research on Black women led slave revolts, as well as delving into these much needed stories.
I took my time reading each word and looking at each image. I really just wish this was longer, and "superpowers" was never mentioned.
Definitely worth the read.
I loved that this was a journey of a historian doing research on Black women led slave revolts, as well as delving into these much needed stories.
I took my time reading each word and looking at each image. I really just wish this was longer, and "superpowers" was never mentioned.
Definitely worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Slavery
“This is one way history erases us. What we had to say was not even considered important enough to record. You think you are reading an accurate chronicle written at the time, but if who we are and what we care about are deemed irrelevant, it won't be in there.”
Wow the cover and the art in this nonfiction graphic novel are simply stunning! This is the story of Dr. Rebecca Hall documenting part of her research as a historian on slavery and mainly on women-led revolts. Dr. Hall travels to NYC and the UK in search of documentation and finds how that even the oldest records were under-documented. A fascinating read as it’s part memoir and part historical fiction based on Dr. Hall’s findings.
The subject of slavery is of course tough to read and heartbreaking so read this with self-care.
Wow the cover and the art in this nonfiction graphic novel are simply stunning! This is the story of Dr. Rebecca Hall documenting part of her research as a historian on slavery and mainly on women-led revolts. Dr. Hall travels to NYC and the UK in search of documentation and finds how that even the oldest records were under-documented. A fascinating read as it’s part memoir and part historical fiction based on Dr. Hall’s findings.
The subject of slavery is of course tough to read and heartbreaking so read this with self-care.
This book shows a Black woman valiantly struggling against centuries of disregard for, or suppression of, Black women's stories. The author is part memoirist, part documentary researcher, and part detective, coming up with stories about women warriors and leaders that fit the facts available and go beyond. She whets my appetite to learn more about Benin and Dahomey and about slave revolts, and I have already made a note to reread [b:Beloved|6149|Beloved|Toni Morrison|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1632283781l/6149._SY75_.jpg|736076] because of her.
I am not the best audience for this book, because I rarely read graphic novels. On nearly every page, I longed for less illustration (which often seemed cartoonish to me) and more discussion. The fact that I still appreciate the book so highly reflects how much I think it's needed at this moment.
I am not the best audience for this book, because I rarely read graphic novels. On nearly every page, I longed for less illustration (which often seemed cartoonish to me) and more discussion. The fact that I still appreciate the book so highly reflects how much I think it's needed at this moment.
As an older lady, I find this font very hard to read. I'd absolutely love this book if I didn't feel like I had to strain to read it.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
This book was fascinating! I'm in love with the author not only sharing the process of researching and the effort it took to find material for her research but the perspective of women-led slave revolts was heartbreakingly beautiful. "They say that the trauma of our ancestors are stored inside us; in our bodies, our minds, our spirits, so too is our resilience."