Citizens Creek, Lalita Tademy
Citizens Creek, Lalita Tademy
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Citizens Creek
A Novel

Author: Lalita Tademy

Narrator: JD Jackson

Unabridged: 15 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/04/2014


Synopsis

The New York Times bestselling author of the Oprah Book Club Pick Cane River brings us the evocative story of a once-enslaved man who buys his freedom after serving as a translator during the American Indian Wars, and his granddaughter, who sustains his legacy of courage.Cow Tom, born into slavery in Alabama in 1810 and sold to a Creek Indian chief before his tenth birthday, possessed an extraordinary gift: the ability to master languages. As the new country developed westward, and Indians, settlers, and blacks came into constant contact, Cow Tom became a key translator for his Creek master and was hired out to US military generals. His talent earned him money—but would it also grant him freedom? And what would become of him and his family in the aftermath of the Civil War and the Indian Removal westward?Cow Tom’s legacy lives on—especially in the courageous spirit of his granddaughter Rose. She rises to leadership of the family as they struggle against political and societal hostility intent on keeping blacks and Indians oppressed. But through it all, her grandfather’s indelible mark of courage inspires her—in mind, in spirit, and in a family legacy that never dies.Written in two parts portraying the parallel lives of Cow Tom and Rose, Citizens Creek is a beautifully rendered novel that takes the listener deep into a little known chapter of American history. It is a breathtaking tale of identity, community, family—and above all, the power of an individual’s will to make a difference.

About Lalita Tademy

Lalita Tademy is the author of Cane River, a New York Times bestselling novel and the Oprah’s Book Club 2001 Summer Selection, and its critically acclaimed sequel, Red River. She lives in California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by PopcornReads - MkNoah on November 05, 2014

I’ve read all of bestselling author Lalita Tademy’s novels and each has had a definite impact on me. They’re the kind of novels that keep me thinking about them for weeks afterward, and that’s always a good thing. Her new novel, Citizens Creek, shines a light on a part of African American history th......more

Goodreads review by La Tonya on April 29, 2015

The story of the Black Creeks who were slaves to the creek nation and their quest to be free men and recognize fully as creeks is a daunting tale of heroism, perseverance, and courage. As much as the creeks and eventually the white man tries to desiccate creek Blacks into second or third class citiz......more

Goodreads review by Revae on December 02, 2014

Citizens Creek is a generational novel about Black Creeks told from two perspectives - grandfather and granddaughter. The novel spans almost seventy years as it follows Cow Tom and his granddaughter, Rose. Tademy brings an interesting view of slavery and the mid to late 1800s by focusing on the slav......more

Goodreads review by Chanel on January 12, 2015

This was an excellent book! Beginning in the year of 1822, you will have the honor to read about the first black Creek Indian Chief Cow Tom Simmons serving as a translator during the military, wars and in times of trouble. Without giving this book totally away, it details his family story of tragedy......more

Goodreads review by Monica **can't read fast enough** on February 14, 2016

Good, but a little drawn out in areas. It was hard to get behind Cow Tom at times. Review to come.......more