Someone knows my name a novel downloadable audiobook. The illegal keita ali is an elite runner living in zantoroland, a poor, fictional island that is erupting in political violence. If youve read lawrence hill s someone knows my name you may be disappointed by this one. Aminata diallo is the beguiling heroine of lawrence hills someone knows my name. A wellwritten, wellresearched account of slave trading from africa, to america, to canada, to england. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity at this site. His first two novels were some great thing and any known blood, and his first nonfiction work to attract national attention was the memoir black berry, sweet juice. I read that thousands of african americans fled slavery to serve the british, who promised to liberate them in return for service during the american revolution. Hill was greatly influenced by his parents work in. He is also the author of the nonfiction work the deserters tale, with joshua key. Published here as someone knows my name, ontario native lawrence hills novel was also well received, if far more quietly. The poisonwood bible by barbara kingsolver bcteagirl.
In the united states, australia and new zealand, the novel was published under the title someone knows my name. Book concierge someone knows my name by lawrence hill. Lawrence hill is the author of several novels including someone knows my name, which won the commonwealth writers prize and the. Lawrence hill was actually not into writing until he reached his teenage years. It is a truth lawrence hill was speaking when he wrote the book of negroes, and it is one we should all remember.
Lawrence hill is the author of ten books including the novels the book of negroes and the illegal, and the nonfiction books blood. The story moves from his father, back to his great, great grandfather who was a slave. Reading guide for someone knows my name by lawrence hill. If you liked the book of negroes i recommend the poisonwood bible and vice versa. The book of negroes aka someone knows my name by lawrence hill. But it was his third novel, the book of negroes harpercollins canada, 2007 published in some countries as someone knows my name and in french as aminata that attracted widespread attention in canada and other countries. Lawrence hill talks about his new book, someone knows my name at the writers institute of georgia perimeter college. The story revolves around the life of aminata diallo, who happens to be the daughter of a midwife and a jeweller in west africa. Sep 27, 2011 lawrence hill is the awardwinning and internationally bestselling author of the book of negroes, which was made into a sixpart tv miniseries.
Australia and new zealand it is known as someone knows my name. Lawrence hill is one of the most important contributors to black culture in canada, and the publication of his internationally acclaimed novel the book of negroes 2007 has placed him among canadas most successful writers. Aminata diallo is abducted from her west african home at age 11, forced to walk in a. Advertisement someone knows my name continues 9pm sundays on fox. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Im glad i had the text available to read through the authors notes and list of. Hill was greatly influenced by his parents work in the human rights movement. If you like lawrence hill books, youll love harper lee. With aunjanue ellis, lyriq bent, ben chaplin, allan hawco. Lawrence hills memorable historical novel, someone knows my name, is a gripping account of aminata diallos tragic journey as a slave. Lawrence hill on someone knows my name years before i began writing someone knows my name, i came across two startling discoveries in a scholarly work. Someone knows my name a powerful historically accurate book that brings alive the life of one woman enduring the emotional and physical hardships of slavery written so well and so lyrically that we feel and see all she does we are there it is a visceral experience to read this book and i could not put it down a true look at and experience of the human experience as it endures the.
Ive read wolf hall and bring up the bodies by hilary mantel when is she going to finish the third book. In lawrence hills wonderfully written fictional slave narrative, someone knows my name, the protagonist exhibits similar proof on my flesh of slaverys barbarity. Lawrence hill is the author of seven books, and is currently. Someone knows my name by lawrence hill, paperback barnes. It is an awardwinning novel published not only in canada, but in new zealand, australia, and in the united states as well.
Abducted from africa as a child and enslaved in south carolina, aminata diallo thinks only of freedomand of the knowledge she needs to get home. The fascinating story that hill tells is a work of the soul and the imagination. Someone knows my name is a compelling and fascinating account of one womans remarkable experiences that spans six decades and three continents as a slave from childhood through to her death. In 2015 hill was appointed to the order of canada for his contributions as an author and activist who tells the stories of canadas black.
Lawrence hills the book of negroes is a brilliantly imagined novel based on the document of the same name and the events surrounding the relocation of thousands of black loyalists to various british colonies and eventually to sierra leone after the conflict. Play book tag discussion someone knows my name lawrence. Lawrence hill, author info, published books, bio, photo. Please be aware that this discussion guide may contain spoilers. In it, hill exquisitely imagines the tale of an 18thcentury womans life, spanning six decades and three continents. Someone knows my name offers compelling historical fiction detailing the life and feelings of aminata diallo from her kidnapping from bayo, africa, to surviving the horrors of an american slave ship, to enduring and escaping slavery and moving to the disappointment of nova scotia and on to help the abolitionists in london. Sold to an indigo trader who recognizes her intelligence, aminata is torn from her. In 2015 hill was appointed to the order of canada for his contributions as an author and activist. Someone knows my name downloadable audiobook jefferson. I was irritated, but gradually ive come to make my peace with the new title, someone knows. The deserters tale was written with joshua key if you like lawrence hill books, youll love harper lee. He is the author of a memoir, black berry, sweet juice, a work of nonfiction, the deserters tale, and two other novels. His wife, miranda hill who also happens to be a writer, is with him all throughout his life journey, together with their 5 children.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dallas morning news keita ali is an elite runner livi. Kidnapped in africa and subsequently enslaved in south carolina, aminata must navigate a revolution in new york, isolation in nova scotia, and the treacherous jungles of sierra leone, in an attempt to secure her freedom in the eighteenth century. Although hill s novel the book of negroes was first released in 2007 by w. Nova scotia american revolution 17751783 great britain antislavery movements united states slaves african american loyalists. Lawrence hills someone knows my name, published by norton in 2007, is his fourth novel the story focuses on aminata diallo, who was born in west africa in 1745. The stuff of life was published in september 20 by house of anansi press. When his father, a journalist, is murdered, keita escapes to the wealthy nation of freedom state an imagined country much like our own. He is a canadian author who was born in the beautiful town of newmarket in the canadian province of ontario way back in the year 1957. Lawrence hill s 2008 commonwealth writers prizewinner originally hit shelves as the book of negroes in his native canada.
Someone knows my name was also published as the book of negroes. Did foxs new series someone knows my name need a name change. Lawrence hill is the author of the novels someone knows my name, any known blood, and some great thing, his widely praised first novel. That is, until he is fired for sabotaging a ministers speech. Lawrence hills hugely impressive historical work is completely engrossing and deserves a wide, international readership. Lawrence hill was born in ontario, canada of a black father and a white mother. Harpercollins australia released the novel as someone knows my name in. Jun 20, 2011 to order presentationready copies of toronto star content for. Jan 18, 2007 someone knows my name is a compelling and fascinating account of one womans remarkable experiences that spans six decades and three continents as a slave from childhood through to her death. A sweeping story that introduces one of the strongest female characters in recent fiction.
His third novel, the book of negroes published in the us as somebody knows my name was a no. Aminata diallo is the beguiling heroine of lawrence hill s someone knows my name. The eponymous book refers to a historical document kept by the british military in which was recorded the names of 3,000 blacks who had served the king in the war. Hill is a married man who already experienced working and living in several places and countries like france and spain. The book of negroes is a 2007 awardwinning novel from canadian writer lawrence hill. Why im not allowed my book title books the guardian. The book has a similar familial tone and is also told from the point of view of young girls growing up in a difficult situation. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. In manhattan she becomes a scribe for the british, recording the names of blacks who have served the king and earned. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In 2015 hill was appointed to the order of canada for his contributions as an author and activist who tells the stories of. Lawrence hill audio books lawrence hill is the author of the novels someone knows my name, any known blood, and some great thing, his widely praised first novel. Lawrence hill is the author of several novels including someone knows my name, which won the commonwealth writers prize and the rogers writers trust fiction prize and was nominated in the united states for the huston wright legacy award. Someone knows my name by lawrence hill fantastic fiction.
I loved being educated by this story but also having a wonderful chunk of meat to. Lawrence hill is a memoirist and essayist aside from being a famous novelist. Someone knows my name by lawrence hill book cover, description, publication history. Aug 28, 2019 20 books that will stay with you long after you read them. It was also nominated in the united states for the huston wright legacy award. Jan 28, 2016 lawrence hill, cm, novelist, journalist, educator, documentary writer born 1957 in newmarket, on. Listen to someone knows my name by lawrence hill at. Buy the paperback book the book of negroes by lawrence hill at indigo. One excellent novel written by lawrence hill is the book of negroes.
The book of negroes by lawrence hill nook book ebook. The book of negroes was first released in 2007 under the title someone knows my name, the american publisher reissued a new edition of the novel with the original title in 2015. In lawrence hills wonderfully written fictional slave narrative, someone knows my name, the protagonist exhibits similar proof on my flesh. Delia jarrett macauley, washington post someone knows my name is a masterpiece, daring and impressive in its geographic, historical and human reach, convincing in its narrative art and detail, necessary for. The fascinating story that hill tells is a work of the soul and the.
Books about american loyalists what should i read next. His previous novels, some great thing and any known blood, became national bestsellers. I loved this book when i first read it in 2011 and really enjoyed rereading listening to this one as a buddy read with a friend. Did foxs new series someone knows my name need a name. I had been looking for a book with a similar writing style and was happy to find this one. What lawrence hill tells dutch group planning to burn his. Lawrence hill is the author of several novels, including someone knows my name, which won the commonwealth writers prize and the rogers writers trust fiction prize. Mar 23, 2017 an inspiring story of one womans lifelong fight for freedom and justice, someone knows my name is a rich and impressive work of historical fiction you wont soon forget. Lawrence hill s the book of negroes is a brilliantly imagined novel based on the document of the same name and the events surrounding the relocation of thousands of black loyalists to various british colonies and eventually to sierra leone after the conflict. I read that thousands of african americans fled slavery to serve the british, who promised to liberate them in return for service during the american.
Hill is the author of ten books of fiction and nonfiction. It involves a black canadian who has decided to trace his family roots back to slavery. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading someone knows my name. In any known blood by lawrence hill, langston cane v is a 38yearold divorced speechwriter.
Jun 14, 2019 i like both alison weirs novels and history books about the tudor age. Captured at age 11 from her west african village in 1756, aminata is ripped from her family and thrown in with others as they march for several weeks to the ocean, chained together, barely fed or given time for personal needs. The book of negroes, book by lawrence hill paperback. In 2015 hill was appointed to the order of canada for his contributions as.
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