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THE WAITING PLACE

By Donna D. Stovall

THE WAITING PLACE

By Donna D. Stovall

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A sweeping multigenerational saga of survival, strength, and ancestral connection. Three women. Three eras. One unbroken lineage of courage. Lucy - In the dawn of humanity, a Stone Age woman fights to survive alone with her newborn, facing predators, starvation, and the unforgiving wilderness as she searches for her tribe. Enslaved - Torn from her African village on the cusp of womanhood, a young woman endures the horrors of the Middle Passage and slavery, carrying the songs of her ancestors in her heart while harboring an unbreakable spirit. Now - A successful modern businesswoman discovers her family's hidden history and the sacred "waiting place" beneath her inherited home - a safe house on the Underground Railroad that sheltered those seeking freedom. The Waiting Place weaves together the voices of three extraordinary women whose lives, though separated by millennia, are bound by blood, resilience, and the timeless truth that no woman stands alone. From prehistoric survival to the fight for freedom, from intergenerational trauma to healing, this powerful novel explores what it means to carry the strength of those who came before - and how the past shapes who we become. Perfect for readers who love: ¿ Multigenerational family sagas ¿ African American historical fiction ¿ Strong female protagonists ¿ Stories of resilience and empowerment ¿ The Underground Railroad and slavery historical fiction ¿ Books like Homegoing, The Underground Railroad, and Beloved
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
398
Release Date:
2025-11-14
Publication Date:
2025-11-14
Publisher:
DONNA D. STOVALL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798295405525
Weight:
575 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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