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Equal parts cultural history and memoir, God, Dr. Buzzard, and the Bolito Manrecounts a traditional way of life–that of the Geechee Indians of Sapelo Island– that is threatened by change, with stories that speak to our deepest notions of family, community, and a connection to one’s homeland.
Cornelia Walker Bailey models herself after the African griot, the tribal storytellers who keep the history of their people. Bailey’s people are the Geechee, whose cultural identity has been largely preserved due to the relative isolation of Sapelo, a barrier island off the coast of Georgia. In this rich account, Bailey captures the experience of growing up in an island community that counted the spirits of its departed among its members, relied on pride and ingenuity in the face of hardship, and taught her firsthand how best to reap the bounty of the marshes, woods and ocean that surrounded her. The power of this memoir to evoke the life of Sapelo Island is remarkable, and the history it preserves is invaluable.
“A special book that reveals the unconquerable spirit of a people who, though torn from their African homeland, imprinted America with a unique culture that continues to endure.” –Ebony
Publisher : Anchor; Standard Edition (July 17, 2001)
Language : English
Paperback : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 0385493770
ISBN-13 : 978-0385493772
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.16 x 0.81 x 7.93 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book intriguing and enjoyable. They appreciate the rich stories of the culture and traditions. Readers also praise the storytelling as wonderfully written and moving.
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