The writing alone makes this a wonderful read, but the story is gripping as it marches onward through decades of an incomparable life and time in history toward a bittersweet, yet satisfying conclusion. Poverty stricken Abby is sent to America by her parents to live as the ward of wealthy fellow Englishman, Douglas. I also really appreciated the slavery and abolitionist discussion- if anything, I'd like more of that. She doesn’t feel the need for a vacation, but her boss does. The main character is Robert Smalls, who is in reality a much unsung American hero, about whom not a lot is known. I love the vivid descriptions of the times, the landscape and colorful cast of characters. I link di riscatto e gli eBook non possono essere rivenduti o trasferiti.Questo libro presenta contenuti inappropriati?Iscriviti ad Amazon Prime: consegne senza costi aggiuntivi in 1 giorno su 2 milioni di prodotti e in 2-3 giorni su molti altri milioni, film e serie TV su Prime Video, incluse le serie Amazon Original, più di 2 milioni di brani e centinaia di playlist senza pubblicità con Prime Music, centinaia di eBook Kindle su Prime Reading, accesso anticipato alle Offerte Lampo di Amazon.it e spazio di archiviazione per le foto illimitato.Ci sono 0 recensioni e 0 valutazioni dall'ItaliaRegala questo eBook o acquista per un gruppo.Si è verificato un problema durante il salvataggio delle preferenze relative ai cookie. Douglas, a successful businessman in shipping, Abby, his temporary ward, and Clover, a pregnant slave. I am open to reading more by this publisher. A testimony to hope through the darkest of times and a testimony to the triumph of the human spirit, not soon to be forgotten. Douglas has pledged himself to the fight to end slavery, and for that, he has made the ultimate sacrifice. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.+ No Import Fees Deposit & $10.98 Shipping to Turkey

The plot and characters felt somewhat under-developed, and I didn’t think some of the characters’ actions were realistic. When his companion, a little boy named Thomas, who’s been invisible much longer than he, explains that they are ghosts, the two must figure out why they can’t seem to cross the river to the other side just yet… I can tell a lot of research went into this. It is the historically significant, Robert Small’s, first-person story: he was born into slavery when there was nothing … Early on, I thought I would not be able to read it. During a 34-year career at NBC News, Jeffrey directed a decade of Meet The Press, The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, The Chris Matthews Show and major special events.Trouble the Water is warmhearted, even-tempered, biographical fiction told with such delicacy that the reader drifts from its true-to-life scaffolding. I had no idea who Robert Smalls was and the contributions he made to our country., to the South. It starts out right away with action, and the excitement doesn't slow down for the entirety of the book. Il nostro sistema considera elementi quali la recente recensione e se il revisore ha acquistato l'articolo su Amazon. As Abby struggles to adjust to her new life in America, she discovers a secret of her guardian. If you are a historical fiction lover, I highly recommend you pick this lovely book up!This book started on a gut-wrenchingly vivid note, but it ultimately fell flat for me. As Abby struggles to adjust to her new life in America, she discovers a secret of her guardian. While suffering the heartache and horrid indignities of chattel slavery, Smalls dreams of freedom for himself and his family. It was reminiscent of a Jane Austen romance to me.

-- Lawrence S. Rowland , Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Univ.