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- 1932841644
- Book Title
- Freeman
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publisher
- Agate Publishing, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- African American / General, African American / Historical, Historical
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Item Weight
- 21.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 432 Pages
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Freeman , the new novel by Leonard Pitts, Jr., takes place in the first few months following the Confederate surrender and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Upon learning of Lee's surrender, Sam--a runaway slave who once worked for the Union Army--decides to leave his safe haven in Philadelphia and set out on foot to return to the war-torn South. What compels him on this almost-suicidal course is the desire to find his wife, the mother of his only child, whom he and their son left behind 15 years earlier on the Mississippi farm to which they all "belonged." At the same time, Sam's wife, Tilda, is being forced to walk at gunpoint with her owner and two of his other slaves from the charred remains of his Mississippi farm into Arkansas, in search of an undefined place that would still respect his entitlements as slaveowner and Confederate officer. The book's third main character, Prudence, is a fearless, headstrong white woman of means who leaves her Boston home for Buford, Mississippi, to start a school for the former bondsmen, and thus honor her father's dying wish. At bottom, Freeman is a love story--sweeping, generous, brutal, compassionate, patient--about the feelings people were determined to honor, despite the enormous constraints of the times. It is this aspect of the book that should ensure it a strong, vocal, core audience of African-American women, who will help propel its likely critical acclaim to a wider audience. At the same time, this book addresses several themes that are still hotly debated today, some 145 years after the official end of the Civil War. Like Cold Mountain , Freeman illuminates the times and places it describes from a fresh perspective, with stunning results. It has the potential to become a classic addition to the literature dealing with this period. Few other novels so powerfully capture the pathos and possibility of the era particularly as it reflects the ordeal of the black slaves grappling with the promise--and the terror--of their new status as free men and women.
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Publisher
Agate Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1932841644
ISBN-13
9781932841640
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109084616
Product Key Features
Book Title
Freeman
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
African American / General, African American / Historical, Historical
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
21.2 Oz
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Trade
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Ps3616.I92f74 2012
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Leonard Pitts Jr. often tells stories in his syndicated, Pulitzer-prize winning column for The Miami Herald. Those stories are true and current, meant to be thought provoking and many times to put a human face on the issues of the day. Now Pitts brings that mastery of the story to historical fiction with Freeman -- and masterful it is. With his stimulating and illuminating style, Pitts' novel, set in the early days following the Civil War, is a sweeping, human tale of idealism brutally squashed and the strength of the human spirit and its ability to change and grow.... Rich in period details from the mundane to the most atrocious, the captivating story Pitts weaves is simplistic in its resonance but complex in its emotions. The characters and their growth, their fierce and stirring highs and lows, their battles with their own prejudices, make this novel unforgettable....[Sam's] tenacity and courage, brought to life by Pitts, lies at the heart of this compelling story. Idealism can be lost, but the fight for the ideal can go on. And once again, Pitts puts a human face on an overwhelming issue and eloquently educates his readers., The novel "Freeman" is equal to Pitts' best writing, and is as hard-hitting as it is heartbreaking. The writing is exceptional, the characters are real and well-developed, the story not only believable but in all likelihood probably true in its own way, with countless variations. It looks at a time and a place that we know not enough about, and very likely because, at least down South, we don't want to., Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Pitts once again demonstrates his gift for historical fiction; having examined the African-American experience of the 20th century in 2009's Before I Forget, he turns his lens to the painful aftermath of the Civil War in his newest. The traumatic period is viewed from the perspectives of two very different, but equally inspirational protagonists. As soon as the end of the fighting has been announced, runaway slave Sam can only think of reuniting with his wife, Tilda, whom he has not seen in 15 years. Despite the difficulties of traveling from his current home of Philadelphia to Buford, Mississippi, and his uncertainty about how warmly she will welcome him, Sam perseveres. His encounters in the South, which jarringly assert that the end of the war does not equal an end to bigotry and hatred, parallel those of Prudence Kent. An affluent white woman from Boston, Kent is headed to Buford to establish a school for former slaves, an idealistic vision that rapidly earns the violent wrath of white Southerners. In lyrical prose, Pitts unflinchingly and movingly portrays the period's cruelties, and triumphs in capturing the spirit of the times through eminently-identifiable lead characters., Eye-opening...[Freeman] should give us insight into the capacity for love between men, women and children, separated by the institution of slavery., Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Leonard Pitts Jr. is a compelling storyteller and in Freeman he explores the meaning of freedom; he expresses a tone of sympathy for his characters troubles in this gripping tale about sacrifice and determination., Freeman moved me across the entire spectrum of my emotional makeup....Pitts is a genius in how he teases out larger concepts of what love looks like in the face of man's inhumanity to man -- during one of the worst recorded wars in history and its aftermath., As the Civil War ends, many broken lives await their own personal reconstruction. Pitts weaves together the stories of former slaves seeking family members from whom they were long separated, abolitionists opening a school to educate Southern blacks for a new life, and defeated, still-angry Confederate soldiers. The characters are multi-dimensional and the historical detail is astonishingly accurate. Freeman is an engrossing, moving read and an original portrayal of a pivotal time in our nation's history, There have been many stories about post-Civil War journeys; of people trying to reconnect with loved ones divided by the war. Freeman is another excellent addition to the genre; it emphasizes once again that there are no clear answers, that nothing is simply black and white., Seamlessly, [Pitts] weaves together the fates of people in a way that is both incredible yet exactly how it should be...this book is an eye-opening commentary on devotion during this tangled chapter of American history., Freeman is a myth of what's humanly possible, a needed story about little-known heroism, and a shadow thrown forward to the struggles of American families in the 21st century., As a long-time reader and admirer, I find there is only one thing to question about Leonard Pitts being awarded the Pulitzer Prize: What took them so long?, Be that as it may, this gripping and difficult novel remains a story of imperfect triumph for those former slaves and for the handful of whites who try to help them in this dangerous and bewildering postwar world. [...] A good story written by a good writer will keep you turning the pages and staying up past your bedtime, whether you want to or not. Pitts, a Pulitzer-winning columnist and the author of Before I Forget, keeps the reader hooked through outrage after outrage., He refuses to be predictable or to rest on his considerable laurels. He is funny when you think there's not a smidgen of humor to be found, enraged at the very moment we thought we no longer cared, and he shakes us up just when we're so certain we have it all figured out. In other words, he makes us better for having read him. What a gift. In sparse, often electric prose, Pitts challenges us to be bigger than we thought possible, and then shows us how to get there., Infused with a myriad of historical details, a sweeping backdrop of America's ravaged and war torn South, and a brilliantly devised multiple character plot line, Freeman breaks apart what you thought you knew about post-Civil War America. An epic tale of love and war, this novel resonates with humanity's depth of longing and hope in the most atrocious circumstances....Astounding for its portrayal of the vulnerability inherent in lost innocence and tragedy, Freeman is a beautiful story of redemption, compassion and love....I highly recommend this book. It will leave you craving more. It is simply astonishing., ADVANCE PRAISE FOR FREEMAN : "Leonard Pitts has a passion for history and a gift for storytelling. Both shine in this story of love and redemption, which challenges everything we thought we knew about how our nation dealt with its most stubborn stain." -- Gwen Ifill, PBS , author of The Breakthrough "Post-Civil War America is fertile ground for novelists, but few have tilled it with such grace and majesty as Leonard Pitts. In Freeman, Pitts weaves a beguiling, cinematic love story against a rich tapestry of American history, evoking unforgettable characters in a narrative that could easily replace a shelf of textbooks. What a splendid read!" -- Herb Boyd PRAISE FOR LEONARD PITTS, JR. : "Leonard Pitts, Jr. is the most insightful and inspiring columnist of his generation." -- Tavis Smiley "He refuses to be predictable or to rest on his considerable laurels. He is funny when you think there''s not a smidgen of humor to be found, enraged at the very moment we thought we no longer cared, and he shakes us up just when we''re so certain we have it all figured out. In other words, he makes us better for having read him. What a gift. In sparse, often electric prose, Pitts challenges us to be bigger than we thought possible, and then shows us how to get there." -- Connie Schultz, Cleveland Plain-Dealer "As a long-time reader and admirer, I find there is only one thing to question about Leonard Pitts being awarded the Pulitzer Prize: What took them so long?" -- Bob Costas PRAISE FOR LEONARD PITTS, JR.''S PREVIOUS NOVEL BEFORE I FORGET : "Pitts is a master storyteller with a keen eye for both social trends and the human heart." -- Tananarive Due , American Book Award winner, author of Blood Colony "[ Before I Forget ] is a beautiful, tragic and riveting work." -- Marilyn Dahl, Shelf Awareness --selected as one of top ten novels of 2009 "In a seamless transition to fiction, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Pitts Jr. ( Becoming Dad ) delivers an unsettling, compelling first novel about secrets, illness, and the role of African-American men in society and family life.... Bold in spirit and scope, this is a rare, memorable debut that should net Pitts a wide new expanse of fans." -- Publishers Weekly "A gripping story of regret, revenge, unconditional love, acceptance, and ultimately forgiveness." -- Atlanta Daily World "Laced with taut dialogue and description in a journey of self-discovery and an intense multigenerational pilgrimage." -- AOL Black Voices "Tough and tender, Before I Forget is the kind of novel seldom seen anymore, one that tackles the big themes [of] life, death, [and] love head-on, and is at the same time a great read." -- Miami Today " Before I Forget is a man''s story, and Leonard Pitts, Jr. tells it with all the truth and passion we don''t always have the courage or confidence to express. I saw myself in this mighty book, strong and weak, but mostly human." -- Eddie Levert, Sr. , lead singer, The O''Jays, and author of I Got Your Back: A Father and Son Keep It Real About Love, Fatherhood, Family, and Friendship "Leonard Pitt''s powerful depiction of memory loss explores the complexity of the relationship between fathers and sons in an emotionally gripping, must-read journey." -- Lyah Beth LeFlore , author of Last Night a DJ Saved My Life "I have been reading Leonard Pitts''s work for 30 years. he is a one-of-a-kind storyteller, as he proves again with Before I Forget . This is a terrific book!" -- J. Randy Taraborrelli , author of Diana: Call Her Miss Ross PRAISE FOR LEONARD PITTS, JR.''S BECOMING DAD : "This is a book about black men and fatherhood. But it is also much more....Pitts writes with a sensitivity and an eloquence that illustrate how these problems transcend race and gender. A must-read for anyone who has ever had a father--or has not." -- Miami Herald, Leonard Pitts, Hr. crafts a novel as well as the great storytellers of our time. Freeman captured my attention from the very first sentence and my heart throughout. Sam and Tilda will stay with me for a very long time. I can't let them go., A uniquely American epic... Freeman is an important addition to the literature of slavery and the Civil War, by a knowledgeable, compassionate and relentlessly truthful writer determined to explore both enslavement in all its malignancy and also what it truly means to be free., Pitts makes some daring choices with the characters at certain points of the novel that might not agree with some readers, but I feel those choices were worth it...The heart of the novel are Pitts' characters and what makes Freeman a compelling novel., Pitts writes to entertain while exploring the complex social issues of the post-war South. That time, the people, the places, and the manifold hardships emerge convincingly from this story., ADVANCE PRAISE FOR FREEMAN : "Leonard Pitts has a passion for history and a gift for storytelling. Both shine in this story of love and redemption, which challenges everything we thought we knew about how our nation dealt with its most stubborn stain." -- Gwen Ifill, PBS, author of The Breakthrough "Post-Civil War America is fertile ground for novelists, but few have tilled it with such grace and majesty as Leonard Pitts. In Freeman, Pitts weaves a beguiling, cinematic love story against a rich tapestry of American history, evoking unforgettable characters in a narrative that could easily replace a shelf of textbooks. What a splendid read!" -- Herb Boyd PRAISE FOR LEONARD PITTS, JR. : "Leonard Pitts, Jr. is the most insightful and inspiring columnist of his generation." -- Tavis Smiley "He refuses to be predictable or to rest on his considerable laurels. He is funny when you think there''s not a smidgen of humor to be found, enraged at the very moment we thought we no longer cared, and he shakes us up just when we''re so certain we have it all figured out. In other words, he makes us better for having read him. What a gift. In sparse, often electric prose, Pitts challenges us to be bigger than we thought possible, and then shows us how to get there." -- Connie Schultz, Cleveland Plain-Dealer "As a long-time reader and admirer, I find there is only one thing to question about Leonard Pitts being awarded the Pulitzer Prize: What took them so long?" -- Bob Costas PRAISE FOR LEONARD PITTS, JR.''S PREVIOUS NOVEL BEFORE I FORGET : "Pitts is a master storyteller with a keen eye for both social trends and the human heart." -- Tananarive Due, American Book Award winner, author of Blood Colony "[ Before I Forget ] is a beautiful, tragic and riveting work." -- Marilyn Dahl, Shelf Awareness --selected as one of top ten novels of 2009 "In a seamless transition to fiction, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Pitts Jr. ( Becoming Dad ) delivers an unsettling, compelling first novel about secrets, illness, and the role of African-American men in society and family life.... Bold in spirit and scope, this is a rare, memorable debut that should net Pitts a wide new expanse of fans." -- Publishers Weekly "A gripping story of regret, revenge, unconditional love, acceptance, and ultimately forgiveness." -- Atlanta Daily World "Laced with taut dialogue and description in a journey of self-discovery and an intense multigenerational pilgrimage." -- AOL Black Voices "Tough and tender, Before I Forget is the kind of novel seldom seen anymore, one that tackles the big themes [of] life, death, [and] love head-on, and is at the same time a great read." -- Miami Today " Before I Forget is a man''s story, and Leonard Pitts, Jr. tells it with all the truth and passion we don''t always have the courage or confidence to express. I saw myself in this mighty book, strong and weak, but mostly human." -- Eddie Levert, Sr., lead singer, The O''Jays, and author of I Got Your Back: A Father and Son Keep It Real About Love, Fatherhood, Family, and Friendship "Leonard Pitt''s powerful depiction of memory loss explores the complexity of the relationship between fathers and sons in an emotionally gripping, must-read journey." -- Lyah Beth LeFlore, author of Last Night a DJ Saved My Life "I have been reading Leonard Pitts''s work for 30 years. he is a one-of-a-kind storyteller, as he proves again with Before I Forget . This is a terrific book!" -- J. Randy Taraborrelli, author of Diana: Call Her Miss Ross PRAISE FOR LEONARD PITTS, JR.''S BECOMING DAD : "This is a book about black men and fatherhood. But it is also much more....Pitts writes with a sensitivity and an eloquence that illustrate how these problems transcend race and gender. A must-read for anyone who has ever had a father--or has not." -- Miami Herald
Copyright Date
2012
Lccn
2012-009592
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Dewey Edition
23
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