Such an amazing story! The journey of the protagonist was one of danger, struggle, heartache and pain yet she never gave up and always found the strength to hold on to the smallest amount of hope. I have fallen in love with words all over again listening to this book. I still can't believe it is fiction. the author was so generous in describing every situation and environment of Aminata's life story I began to embrace her as a friend and will miss spending time with her each day. The unimaginable atrocities of slave trade and life described here will stay with me forever, but so will the lessons of strength, courage and resilience.