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Lose Your Mother: A Journey Along the Atlantic Slave Route,New
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In Lose Your Mother, Saidiya Hartman journeys along a slave route in Ghana, following the trail of captives from the hinterland to the Atlantic coast. She retraces the history of the Atlantic slave trade from the fifteenth to the twentieth century and reckons with the blank slate of her own genealogy.There were no survivors of Hartman's lineage, nor farflung relatives in Ghana of whom she had come in search. She traveled to Ghana in search of strangers. The most universal definition of the slave is a strangertorn from kin and country. To lose your mother is to suffer the loss of kin, to forget your past, and to inhabit the world as a stranger. As both the offspring of slaves and an American in Africa, Hartman, too, was a stranger. Her reflections on history and memory unfold as an intimate encounter with placesa holding cell, a slave market, a walled town builtto repel slave raidersand with people: an Akan prince who granted the Portuguese permission to build the first permanent trading fort in West Africa; an adolescent boy who was kidnapped while playing; a fourteenyearold girl who was murdered aboard a slave ship.Eloquent, thoughtful, and deeply affecting, Lose Your Mother is a powerful meditation on history, memory, and the Atlantic slave trade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Lose Your Mother'? A: 'Lose Your Mother' explores the themes of loss, memory, and identity through the author's journey along the Atlantic slave route in Ghana, reflecting on her own genealogy and the broader history of the Atlantic slave trade.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lose Your Mother'? A: The author of 'Lose Your Mother' is Saidiya Hartman, an acclaimed writer and scholar known for her work on African American history and culture.
- Q: What format is 'Lose Your Mother' available in? A: 'Lose Your Mother' is available in hardcover format, making it a durable option for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lose Your Mother' contain? A: 'Lose Your Mother' contains 288 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its themes and narratives.
- Q: When was 'Lose Your Mother' published? A: 'Lose Your Mother' was published on January 9, 2007.
- Q: Is 'Lose Your Mother' a first edition? A: Yes, 'Lose Your Mother' is a first edition, providing readers with the original text as it was released.
- Q: What is the condition of the book 'Lose Your Mother'? A: 'Lose Your Mother' is listed as being in good condition, suitable for reading and collection.
- Q: What genre does 'Lose Your Mother' belong to? A: 'Lose Your Mother' falls under the genre of Black & African American literature, focusing on historical and cultural narratives.
- Q: What key historical events are discussed in 'Lose Your Mother'? A: 'Lose Your Mother' discusses the Atlantic slave trade from the fifteenth to the twentieth century, including the experiences of captives along the slave route.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style in 'Lose Your Mother'? A: Readers can expect an eloquent and thoughtful writing style in 'Lose Your Mother,' characterized by deep reflections on history and memory.