"In her stunning literary debut, Danticat evokes the wonder, terror, and heartache of her native Haiti - and the enduring strength of Haiti's women - with vibrant imagery and narrative grace that bear witness to her people's suffering and courage."
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When her mother leaves Haiti to find work in the US, Sophie is raised by her aunt. Their parting, years later, when her mother sends for her, is as wrenching as the reunion in New York. Though she barely knows her mother they both carry secrets from their homeland that will haunt them forever.
| Primary Genre | Modern and Contemporary Fiction |
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When her mother leaves Haiti to find work in the US, Sophie is raised by her aunt. Their parting, years later, when her mother sends for her, is as wrenching as the reunion in New York.
Breath, Eyes, Memory features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Sharing Diverse Voices, General Fiction, Fiction
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Breath, Eyes, Memory was written by Edwidge Danticat and published by Abacus an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group
Breath, Eyes, Memory has 240 pages
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