The Price of A Child

A lovely book that is a full range of emotions. The overall scene of slavery made breaks one’s heart. Yet, the way the family reached deep inside and were able to touch one another in the midst of all this pain was unique.......more

Two stars - it was okay. The story itself was good, but it got lost in the telling. For exemple, I found myself frustrated when, after Ginnie finally climbed out from beneath the blankets and straw in the wagon to breathe freely, the narration turned toward the Quick family. These were Ginnie's firs......more

I'm about half way through, and it's not as good as I really wanted it to be. But then I wonder, do I hold historical novels about slavery to higher standards? How does a person write really well about this enormous traumatic injustice that went on for centuries? And I hate to say it, but how does o......more

I loved the beginning of the book, but it quickly turned into a story about the Quick Family and not the child Mercer left behind. If this in fact based on a true story, I would like to know if Mercer ever found Bennie.......more

This is a very good book. I like this author and I recommend it.......more