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I've put off reading this book because it didn't look very interesting to me. So I was pleasantly surprised with Bailey's telling of this true tale. He originally meant to write a treatise about slavery in the 1800's but found this story and knew he could incorporate his research into telling about Sally Miller. His facts are heartbreaking, unbelievable, and always thought-provoking. It's hard to understand the mentality that created and sustained slavery for so many years.
Sally Miller is believed by many to be a German girl who went missing at the age of five and was later found by other Germans when she was over thirty and a slave. The subsequent detective work and trial make up most of the story and it was pretty gripping stuff. I'm not sure I agree with Bailey's conclusions but it was still a great story and a sobering look at one of America's greatest shames.
Rating: 4.5
Hmm...this sounds like a book I would enjoy! I hadn't heard of it before so thanks for pointing it out!
ReplyDeleteI never heard of this one, but I'm adding it to my TBR List - sounds good. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI think I would like to read this one.
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