In fulfillment of an old Dahomeyan prophesy, the 7th generation of the lineage must return to the place of ancestral birth; to the beginning of an uneasy journey. Nearly two centuries later, the Anchor' who is the 7th Amazon, must respond to that internal call despite the rigorous demands of modern living. To find her own 'place', she must complete the cycle of her 'mothers' and make an oar for the next generation. AGAINST ALL ODDS is the tale of 7 generations of a royal line whose strong women stand their ground; defying social norms and tribal stereotypes; defending forbidden love and unwittingly fulfilling the predictions of the ancient oracle. This fictional biography takes flight from the pre-colonial campaigns of the Amazons of Dahomey (female warriors whose codes defined a matriarchal society) through the years of slavery in the Americas, leading to the Abolition and subsequent return'; into unfolding socio-economic drama and evolving religious beliefs, all the way to the harsh realities of modern day West Africa. Written with a poetic tone, this book will take you on a journey across the many cultures and different experiences that come together to define today's African.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Authorhouse
ISBN-10
1456787322
ISBN-13
9781456787325
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109127618
Product Key Features
Book Title
Against All Oddsagainst All Odds : (A Tale of 7 Amazons)
Author
Funké Michaels
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
General, Biographical
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Foreign Language Study, Fiction
Number of Pages
312 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
0.4in
Item Width
0.2in
Item Weight
1.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Copyright Date
2011
Dewey Decimal
823.92
Dewey Edition
23
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