I picked this book up while idly strolling through my library while actually looking for a different book. I knew nothing of the British loyalists who went to Nova Scotia so I thought I'd look into it.

I did not expect a book with such details, sadness, hopefulness, and ultimately contentment to be what I got.

The story of Aminata, stolen from the interior of Africa, enslaved in South Carolina and her subsequent journeys, loves, heartaches, losses and successes were written so clearly that I didn't want to stop reading. Each location, each travel, is vividly brought to life along with the emotions of Aminata's life.

I'm curious to read more about the non-fiction parts of this book. But, I was very happy I picked up this book.