"The Invention of Wings" is an amazing book. While it is fiction, the story does contain facts. The Grimke sisters were indeed abolitionists and many of the other people mentioned (such as Denmark Vesey) also existed. The settings were real places and the horrors meted out were real. But, the story is a fictionalized account, handled expertly by Sue Monk Kidd. This is a story of two sisters and how they fought not only for their own identities, but also for the freedom of others. It kept this reader glued to the page wondering what was going to happen next.
Too many times we read about a historical time and forget that real people were involved. This novel brings the fight to abolish slavery to life, as well as the fight for women's rights. I love how I was put right into each setting and felt like I got to meet each and every character. I could actually see the quilts! I don't think I will ever look at a bird, especially a black bird, the same way again. There were times I wanted to cry, or laugh, or cheer. If you enjoy books that make you think, that pull you in, and that bring history to life, this book is for you! Come meet Sarah, Angelina, Hetty, Charlotte, Sky, Denmark, Goodis, and so many others.They will draw you into their story completely and won't let you go until they are done.
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