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Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

This novel tells the story of Lily, a 14-year-old girl in South Carolina in 1964, who runs away with her nanny and best friend Rosaleen after Rosaleen is arrested for attempting to vote. They find refuge with the Boatwright sisters, African American beekeepers who run a honey business and become a surrogate family for Lily. This book is a great choice for readers of Legacy's Gift as it explores themes of family, race, and identity in a rich and evocative setting.

Kathryn Stockett

The Help

This bestselling novel is set in Mississippi during the early 1960s and tells the story of Aibileen, a black maid who decides to write a tell-all book about her experiences working for white families. She enlists the help of Skeeter, a young white woman who has just returned home from college and is eager to become a writer. This book is a great choice for readers of Legacy's Gift as it explores the complex relationships between black and white women in the South during a time of great social upheaval.

Sue Monk Kidd

The Invention of Wings

This novel tells the story of Sarah Grimké, a real-life abolitionist and women's rights advocate, and her slave Hetty

Kathleen Grissom

The Kitchen House

This novel is set on a plantation in Virginia in the early 1800s and tells the story of Lavinia, a young Irish girl who is sent to work in the kitchen house after her parents die on the journey to America. She becomes close with the slaves who work in the kitchen and forms a particularly strong bond with Belle, the plantation's master's illegitimate daughter. This book is a great choice for readers of Legacy's Gift as it explores the complex relationships between white and black women in a time of great social inequality.

Christina Baker Kline

The Orphan Train

This novel tells the story of Vivian, an elderly woman who was orphaned as a child and sent west on a train to find a new family. She is taken in by a farm family, but struggles to fit in and eventually runs away to New York City. The book alternates between Vivian's story and that of Molly, a troubled teenage girl who is in foster care and is assigned to do community service at Vivian's assisted living facility. This book is a great choice for readers of Legacy's Gift as it explores themes of family, identity, and belonging in a poignant and moving way.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

This novel tells the story of the Price family, who move to the Belgian Congo in 1959 to spread the word of God. The father, Nathan, is a fiery evangelist who is determined to convert the locals, while his wife, Orleanna, and their four daughters struggle to adapt to their new surroundings. The book is narrated by the daughters, who offer different perspectives on their family's experiences in Africa. This book is a great choice for readers of Legacy's Gift as it explores themes of family, culture, and identity in a rich and evocative setting.

Anita Diamant

The Red Tent

This novel tells the story of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, and her experiences as a young woman in the ancient Middle East. The book is narrated by Dinah and her female relatives, who gather in the red tent to share their stories and wisdom. This book is a great choice for readers of Legacy's Gift as it explores themes of family, womanhood, and spirituality in a rich and evocative way.

Paul Beatty

The Sellout

This satirical novel tells the story of a young black man who attempts to reinstitute slavery and segregation in a fictional Los Angeles neighborhood in order to bring attention to the plight of the city's inner-city black residents. The book is a biting critique of race relations in America and explores themes of identity, power, and belonging in a provocative and thought-provoking way. This book is a great choice for readers of Legacy's Gift who are interested in exploring the complexities of race and identity in contemporary America.

Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad

This novel tells the story of Cora, a young slave who escapes from a Georgia plantation and makes her way north on the Underground Railroad, a secret network of safe houses and conductors who help slaves escape to freedom. The book is a powerful exploration of the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. This book is a great choice for readers of Legacy's Gift as it explores themes of family, identity, and freedom in a moving and thought-provoking way.

Brit Bennett

The Vanishing Half

This novel tells the story of the Vignes sisters, who are light-skinned African American twins who run away from their small Southern town at the age of 16. One sister, Stella, passes for white and marries a white man, while the other, Desiree, returns to the South with her dark-skinned daughter. The book explores the complexities of race, identity, and family in a powerful and moving way. This book is a great choice for readers of Legacy's Gift as it delves into themes of family, identity, and belonging in a poignant and thought-provoking way.