The Coming

I've read a lot of books on the Middle Passage, and none moved me as much as this one has. From the first word to the last. How can writing about something so horrible also elicit so much admiration and inspiration from me? The work is parts lyrical, parts horror, parts educational, and equal parts......more

Wow. As an African American I feel such a deep connection to this book. Each turn of the page was another spiritual step in my own journey to claim my personal inheritance. This book should be required reading for any person old enough to understand the seriousness its contents. 6/5 Stars Ashay Dr.......more

The Coming is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of how Africans were brought over to the Western hemisphere. It begins not with the capture but by identifying who these people were, their tribes, occupations, hopes, and regrets. This is one of many ways that Daniel Black humanizes the......more

This is an important novel. A historical novel. A work of art. It is a fictionalized telling of Africans journey from the motherland to what eventually becomes Charleston, USA. The story is told from the perspective of "we" and is delivered in story form. It's a haunting telling of what "we" experie......more

I’m emotionally exhausted. This story is beautifully written, but THE STORY is raw and brutally honest. Brace yourself.......more