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The Invention of Wings
The Invention of Wings
hardback
Published:
7 January, 2014
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781472212757 |
| ISBN10 | 1472212754 |
| Number Of Pages | 416 |
| Item Weight | 637 g |
| Product Dimensions | 34 x 239 x 162 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Headline |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
The fascinating story of real-life abolitionist sisters, Sarah and Angelina Grimke... A splendid tribute to a pair of true heroines * The Times *
Wonderful - well-written, moving and engaging by turns, and always compelling * Daily Mail *
Unflinchingly depicts the brutality of slavery... a resonant, illuminating novel * Observer *
[A] once-in-a-lifetime read... Sue Monk Kidd's ability to leave readers desperate for more is unrivalled * Stylist *
This year's The Help - but even better * Fabulous Magazine (supplement to The Sun) *
'A moving tale of slavery in the Deep South' **** * Heat *
Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees was every book group's must-read novel. The Invention of Wings... promises to repeat the trick * Guardian *
An exploration of slavery already singled out by Oprah Winfrey for her game-changing book club * Sunday Express *
A poignant tale set in America's Deep South in the last days of slavery * Good Housekeeping *
A searing and soaring story of two women bound together as mistress and slave... A beautifully written book about the awe-inspiring resilience of America's enslaved people * USA Today *
'The fascinating story of real-life abolitionist sisters, Sarah and Angelina Grimke... A splendid tribute to a pair of true heroines' * The Times *
'Wonderful - well-written, moving and engaging by turns, and always compelling' * Daily Mail *
'Unflinchingly depicts the brutality of slavery... a resonant, illuminating novel' * Observer *
'[A] once-in-a-lifetime read... Sue Monk Kidd's ability to leave readers desperate for more is unrivalled' * Stylist *
'This year's The Help - but even better' * Fabulous Magazine (supplement to The Sun) *
'Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees was every book group's must-read novel. The Invention of Wings... promises to repeat the trick' * Guardian *
'An exploration of slavery already singled out by Oprah Winfrey for her game-changing book club' * Sunday Express *
'A poignant tale set in America's Deep South in the last days of slavery' * Good Housekeeping *
'A searing and soaring story of two women bound together as mistress and slave... A beautifully written book about the awe-inspiring resilience of America's enslaved people' * USA Today *
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Author's Bio
Sue Monk Kidd is the author of three novels, all of which have been international bestsellers: The Secret Life Of Bees, The Mermaid Chair and The Invention Of Wings. The Secret Life Of Bees spent two years on the New York Times bestseller list, was long-listed for the Orange Prize, and was turned into an award-winning film. The Mermaid Chair and The Invention of Wings were both No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Sue is also the author of several acclaimed non-fiction books including Travelling with Pomegranates, which she co-wrote with her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor.
Sue lives in Florida with her husband Sandy.
www.suemonkkidd.com
Twitter @suemonkkidd