Other Madisons
Other Madisons "A Roots for a new generation, rich in storytelling and steeped in history." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A compelling saga that gives a voice to those that history tried to erase…
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Other Madisons
"A Roots for a new generation, rich in storytelling and steeped in history." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A compelling saga that gives a voice to those that history tried to erase . . . Without this tradition Bettye Kearse would not have known that she is a descendant of President James Madison and his slave, and half-sister, Poignant and eye-opening, this is a must-read." --BooklistIn The Other Madisons, Bettye Kearse--a descendant of an enslaved cook and, according to oral tradition, President James Madison--shares her family story and explores the issues of legacy, race, and the powerful consequences of telling the whole truth.For thousands of years, West African griots (men) and griottes (women) have recited the stories of their people.
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