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The Book of Lost Friends
by Lisa Wingate
History Comes Alive
I really enjoyed this book. It goes back and forth between the life of a young woman who is a teacher in Louisiana in the 80’s and Hannie, who was born enslaved on the same property where the teacher lives. It follows both on their unique quests- Hannie’s quest to find her family and survive as a young black woman and the teachers quest to connect with her students and community. This book is about discovering the past and embracing it rather than hiding it, it’s about connecting with people and the drive to stay connected.
I really enjoyed this book. It goes back and forth between the life of a young woman who is a teacher in Louisiana in the 80’s and Hannie, who was born enslaved on the same property where the teacher lives. It follows both on their unique quests- Hannie’s quest to find her family and survive as a young black woman and the teachers quest to connect with her students and community. This book is about discovering the past and embracing it rather than hiding it, it’s about connecting with people and the drive to stay connected.