The Truth About Awiti - Softcover

Patrick, CP

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692287736 ISBN 13: 9780692287736

Publisher: Field Order Press, 2015

Synopsis

There is a commonly held belief the tropical storms and hurricanes that form off the coast of West Africa are not natural disasters, but rather they are retaliation by restless spirits impacted by one of the darkest chapters of world history—the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Awiti’s destiny was forever changed the day the slave raiders arrived at her village. She made a life-altering decision with the hope of being reunited with her family, only to discover her effort was in vain. For centuries, her sadness raged within the winds and rain, resulting in tropical storms that devastated the South. But there is more to Awiti than creating hurricanes, as those who have encountered her love and wrath will attest. The truth is, there is so much more. Follow Awiti's story from mid-15th-century Africa to 21st-century New Orleans in this historical fantasy that will leave you questioning the impact of the trans–Atlantic slave trade on the physical and spiritual realms.

About this title

From the Author

"I try to be fair to my characters. With my research and their experiences. I owe it to them to be as accurate as possible when writing historical fiction. The character is fiction but the history - it's real." - CP Patrick
What readers are saying...
"CP Patrick's The Truth About Awiti grips and wraps itself around the reader from beginning to end. Patrick intertwines the real dastardly use of slavery with the perceived spiritual forces and the supernatural in the form of horrific storms and hurricanes which were called upon to exact vengeance upon the perpetrators of the institution of slavery. This debut novel provides many literary dimensions for group discussions as well as individual reflection. The Truth About Awiti is worthy of comparison to such writers as, Tananarive Due and Octavia Butler."
"If you're looking for a beautiful marriage of supernatural and slave fiction this is the book to choose." 

"The Truth About Awiti represents a new way of discussing the African diaspora and the lasting impact it has had on Black people around the world and our society as a whole."

"It's been a long time since I've read a book so captivating. The Truth About Awiti is a thoroughly engrossing, simply riveting book..." 

"A book steeped in historical horror and relevance, this is definitely a debut you do not want to miss." 

"This is one of the most enjoyable historical fiction books I have ever read. CP Patrick's vivid imagery and emotive storytelling kept me engaged throughout the book."

"This book is amazing, and by far one of the best books I've ever read. It showed me a different perspective on life before, during, and after slavery, and the heavy incorporation of historical elements makes the text all that much more real. CP Patrick's prose and the connections that she leaves the reader to draw keep the pages turning and the wheels spinning in total submersion of slave and post-slavery culture."

"I read The Truth About Awiti as part of a class, and it inspired some great discussions and a lot of thought about slavery and its legacy. I would recommend this book to anyone, but particularly to English and History teachers looking for a way to engage their students with the past."

"Such a great book. It's been a while since I've had trouble putting a book down like this one. Such vivid imagery, and a wonderfully multi-faceted account of the way slavery continues to affect the American people. Thank you CP Patrick!!!"

About the Author

Christine Platt enjoys writing fiction and fantasy interwoven with African diasporic experiences. She holds a B.A. in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida, M.A. in African and African American Studies from The Ohio State University, and J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. Christine believes that historical fiction can play a critical role in education, particularly when teaching the history of the transatlantic slave trade and its lasting implications on race relations in America. She currently serves as the Managing Director of The Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Field Order Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0692287736
• ISBN 13: 9780692287736
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 312