Experience the nuanced history of African Americans in the United States through powerful short stories.
Dwight Wilson's meticulously researched collection, The Kidnapped, spans the initial capture of ancestors to those who broke the laws in the name of truth, humanity, and kindness. These stories illuminate the resilience and determination of individuals facing unimaginable adversity during the era of slavery.
Follow the journeys of characters like Carrie Ficklin and Sarah Ferguson as they navigate the complexities of freedom, identity, and justice in a world defined by racial injustice. The Kidnapped offers a poignant and inspiring glimpse into a pivotal period in American history.
Dwight L. Wilson is the author of the Historical Fiction Series, Esi Was My Mother (1795-1861), Sarah’s Song (2013), Out of the Shadow of Darkness (2013), The Courtship of Queens (2014), The Cloud’s Whisper (2016), River Woman Joined at the Heart (2017), Modern Psalms in Search of Peace and Justice (2017), A Half- Moon Shining: Haiku from an African- American/ Quaker Perspective (1999), Summer Excursions: A Collection of Dwight L. Wilson’s Haiku (2010), The Essence Of Haiku: The Relevancy of the Haiku Masters (2010).