ESSENCE Recommended Read: Someone Knows My Name
Our eleventh Essence Book Club novel is a quietly powerful tale of an extraordinary young woman who triumphs over tragedy during slavery

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Hi, I picked up a copy of Essence while in the airport in Philidelphia and after reading your excerpt from 'Someone Knows My Name'as soon as I arrived home (I live in England)I ordered a copy of the book! I didn't want to put it down!! Unfortunately, for me, I have read it.....It was a fantastic book, and so well written.

As I live in the UK I cannot get a copy of Essence, nor can I order from your web site, but I do look forward to your email!!! Keep up the excellent work.

Shirley Tivey, Sheffield, England.

-Shirley Tivey

Great book! I finished it this morning during my commute on the subway. It has raised my interest to learn more about the slave trade. I am hoping there is a bit of "Aminata" in all of us Black women.

-Lisa R.

It is nice,and i would like a memberof book club

-mullu yigzaw

Excellent Choice Patrick!! I ordered the Canadian version of this book earlier this year when it was titled The Book of Negroes. It was an excellent read -- and will definitely be on my Top 10 for 2007 and probably on my all time favs list. For those that are interested in the African Diaspora, it is a MUST read.

-Phyllis Rhodes

i would like to join your book club and become a member.

-chonteal

WOW! I cannot wait to read this book.

-MJNettles, Pensacola, FL