Jefferson's Daughters: Three Sisters, White and Black, in a Young America Free Audiobook Download by Catherine Kerrison
During the 1800s, there were a number of books written about the lives of three sisters living in Virginia. One novel focused on how the three women were kidnapped by an Indian tribe and held captive at a campsite. A second story was about how these three sisters came to live with Thomas Jefferson's family and began to build a life for themselves in his new western state. The third book followed these women who had managed to maintain their freedom despite moving against all odds. This American culture podcast follows these stories through historical perspective
In the novel, Jefferson's Daughters, written by Catherine Kerrison and translated by Tavia Gilbert, three sisters determined to live up to their father's legacy on the eve of the Civil War. The three girls are Helena, a Southern belle; Charlotte, an abolitionist who lives in Boston; and Cara, a young African American woman raised as a slave. The book is narrated by Tavia Gilbert, who does an amazing job of bringing these characters to life and making you feel what they are feeling with the words she uses.
Catherine Kerrison retells the story of three young women: Martha Jefferson, Sally Hemings, and Elizabeth Hemings. It provides an intimate look into the lives of the three young women and their interactions with those around them. It highlights the relationship between Martha Jefferson, her father Thomas Jefferson, and his slave Sally Hemings. The audiobook also explores themes such as slavery in America, racial identity, white privilege, patriarchy, and more.
Three sisters live in Jefferson's home while he is serving as president. White and Black are two of the daughters, and they were born to different mothers. The third daughter is the narrator, and she becomes an abolitionist after witnessing some of the injustices that happen in America.
In James Weldon Johnson's 1899 novel, Jefferson's Daughters: Three Sisters, White and Black, in a Young America, the three sisters narrate their experiences as young black women in America during the mid-1800s. The book is narrated by three different people: one white woman who narrates the sisters' experiences growing up in Pennsylvania and two black women who live in Georgia. These three narrates discuss different issues facing black women during this time period and how they came to be.
Jefferson's Daughters tells the story of three sisters from one family: Hannah, Eliza, and Sarah. The author explores the choices that these women make as they deal with the ideals for their time but still show incredible growth and development throughout the novel.
Published Date | 2018-01-30 |
Duration | 17 hours 3 minutes |
Author | Catherine Kerrison |
Narrated | Tavia Gilbert |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Biography & Memoir |
Parent Category | Women, History & Culture, North America |