"A deep, rich, compelling work. . . . I am astonished, moved, and delighted with the language, the thought, the obvious collaboration of the ancestors and the love I read on these pages." -- Alice Walker

"A powerful story. . . . Emotionally affecting and totally unforgettable." -- New York Times

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