Discover books similar to "The Dwelling Place"

Sue Monk Kidd

The Invention of Wings

This novel, similar to 'The Dwelling Place', explores themes of race, identity, and personal growth. Set in the 19th century American South, it tells the story of two women - a slave and her young mistress - as they navigate their complex relationship and fight for their own freedom and dignity.

Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

Another powerful novel by Sue Monk Kidd, 'The Secret Life of Bees' shares the story of Lily, a 14-year-old girl who runs away from her abusive father and finds solace in the home of three beekeeping sisters. This book, like 'The Dwelling Place', delves into themes of race, family, and self-discovery.

Kathleen Grissom

The Kitchen House

This historical novel, set on a Virginia plantation in the 18th century, follows the lives of two people - a white servant girl and an African slave boy - as they grow up together and form a deep bond. The novel, like 'The Dwelling Place', explores themes of race, class, and the human spirit's resilience.

Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad

In this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Colson Whitehead reimagines the Underground Railroad as a literal subterranean train system, following a young slave named Cora as she escapes from a Georgia plantation and makes her way north to freedom. This book, like 'The Dwelling Place', deals with themes of slavery, injustice, and the human will to survive.

Kathryn Stockett

The Help

Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, 'The Help' tells the story of three women - two African-American maids and a young white woman - who come together to write a tell-all book about their experiences working in white households. This novel, like 'The Dwelling Place', explores themes of race, class, and the struggle for social justice.

Toni Morrison

A Mercy

In this powerful novel, Toni Morrison explores the lives of a group of people - including slaves, indentured servants, and their masters - living together on a 17th-century Virginia plantation. Like 'The Dwelling Place', this book delves into themes of race, power, and the human cost of slavery.

Lawrence Hill

The Book of Negroes

This sweeping historical novel tells the story of Aminata Diallo, a young African girl who is kidnapped from her village and sold into slavery in the American South. After gaining her freedom, she travels to Nova Scotia, Sierra Leone, and England, seeking justice and a place to call home. This book, like 'The Dwelling Place', deals with themes of slavery, identity, and the human will to survive.

Alice Walker

The Color Purple

Set in rural Georgia during the early 20th century, 'The Color Purple' tells the story of Celie, a young African-American woman who is abused and mistreated by her family and community. Through her correspondence with her sister and her friendship with a local singer, Celie finds her voice and learns to stand up for herself. This novel, like 'The Dwelling Place', deals with themes of race, gender, and personal empowerment.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

This powerful novel tells the story of the Price family - a Baptist minister and his four daughters - as they move to the Belgian Congo in 1959 and become embroiled in the country's struggle for independence. Like 'The Dwelling Place', this book explores themes of race, culture, and the complexities of human relationships.

Edward P. Jones

The Known World

This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of Henry Townsend, a former slave who becomes a successful farmer and slave owner in antebellum Virginia. When Henry dies, his widow and former slaves must come to terms with their past and their place in a rapidly changing world. This book, like 'The Dwelling Place', deals with themes of slavery, power, and the human condition.