Inspired by the quiet power of Maya Angelou’s “A Song for the Old Ones,” this alternative history novel follows a group of enslaved Africans carried to North America and bound together by hope, memory, and unbearable choice. When an attempted escape collapses into tragedy, survival itself becomes an act of resistance. Rather than glorifying revolt, the story honors endurance—the sacrifices made in silence, the lives bent but not broken—so that future generations might stand where they could not. This is a story of loss and legacy, of suffering that echoes forward, and of the unseen courage that helped shape the freedoms of today.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. East: A Song for the Old Ones is a powerful alternative historical novel about endurance, rebellion, and the unbreakable human desire for freedom. Inspired in part by the spirit of Maya Angelou's poem "Song for the Old Ones," the story follows Kofi Asare and a group of enslaved Africans whose lives are forever changed by the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade.Taken from the forests and villages of West Africa and forced into slavery in the American South, they endure brutality, separation, and the slow erasure of identity. But beneath the suffering, something survives. Memory. Heritage. Hope.As whispers of revolt spread across plantations and ports, a dangerous vision begins to take shape-an uprising not only for freedom, but for return. What begins as resistance grows into a movement fueled by sacrifice, grief, and the dream of going back East.Blending historical inspiration with emotional storytelling, East explores the strength of those who survived impossible circumstances and the legacy they left behind. Through richly layered characters, brutal realities, and moments of profound humanity, the novel honors the generations whose endurance helped shape the future of a people.Both heartbreaking and defiant, East is a story about identity, remembrance, and the cost of freedom. East: A Song for the Old Ones is an alternative historical novel about enslaved Africans who risk everything in a revolt driven by sacrifice, memory, and the dream of returning home. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798218936419
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. East: A Song for the Old Ones is a powerful alternative historical novel about endurance, rebellion, and the unbreakable human desire for freedom. Inspired in part by the spirit of Maya Angelou's poem "Song for the Old Ones," the story follows Kofi Asare and a group of enslaved Africans whose lives are forever changed by the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade.Taken from the forests and villages of West Africa and forced into slavery in the American South, they endure brutality, separation, and the slow erasure of identity. But beneath the suffering, something survives. Memory. Heritage. Hope.As whispers of revolt spread across plantations and ports, a dangerous vision begins to take shape-an uprising not only for freedom, but for return. What begins as resistance grows into a movement fueled by sacrifice, grief, and the dream of going back East.Blending historical inspiration with emotional storytelling, East explores the strength of those who survived impossible circumstances and the legacy they left behind. Through richly layered characters, brutal realities, and moments of profound humanity, the novel honors the generations whose endurance helped shape the future of a people.Both heartbreaking and defiant, East is a story about identity, remembrance, and the cost of freedom. East: A Song for the Old Ones is an alternative historical novel about enslaved Africans who risk everything in a revolt driven by sacrifice, memory, and the dream of returning home. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798218936419
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. East: A Song for the Old Ones is a powerful alternative historical novel about endurance, rebellion, and the unbreakable human desire for freedom. Inspired in part by the spirit of Maya Angelou's poem "Song for the Old Ones," the story follows Kofi Asare and a group of enslaved Africans whose lives are forever changed by the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade.Taken from the forests and villages of West Africa and forced into slavery in the American South, they endure brutality, separation, and the slow erasure of identity. But beneath the suffering, something survives. Memory. Heritage. Hope.As whispers of revolt spread across plantations and ports, a dangerous vision begins to take shape-an uprising not only for freedom, but for return. What begins as resistance grows into a movement fueled by sacrifice, grief, and the dream of going back East.Blending historical inspiration with emotional storytelling, East explores the strength of those who survived impossible circumstances and the legacy they left behind. Through richly layered characters, brutal realities, and moments of profound humanity, the novel honors the generations whose endurance helped shape the future of a people.Both heartbreaking and defiant, East is a story about identity, remembrance, and the cost of freedom. East: A Song for the Old Ones is an alternative historical novel about enslaved Africans who risk everything in a revolt driven by sacrifice, memory, and the dream of returning home. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798218936419
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. East | A song for the old ones | Joseph A Johnson | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Inspired revolt | EAN 9798218936419 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. N° de réf. du vendeur 135843759
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