Zora and Me: The Cursed Ground

ISBN: 1536208884

Author: Simon, T. R.

Condition: New

A 2019 Edgar Award NomineeA powerful fictionalized account of Zora Neale Hurstons childhood adventures explores the idea of collective memory and the lingering effects of slavery.History aint in a book, especially when it comes to folks like us. History is in the lives we lived and the stories we tell each other about those lives.When Zora Neale Hurston and her best friend, Carrie Brown, discover that the town mute can speak after all, they think theyve uncovered a big secret. But Mr. Polks silence is just one piece of a larger puzzle that stretches back half a century to the tragic story of an enslaved girl named Lucia. As Zoras curiosity leads a reluctant Carrie deeper into the mystery, the story unfolds through alternating narratives. Lucias struggle for freedom resonates through the years, threatening the future of Americas first incorporated black township - the hometown of author Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960). In a riveting coming-of-age tale, award-winning author T. R. Simon champions the strength of a people to stand up for justice.