The Resurrection of Nat Turner, Part ..., Sharon Ewell Foster
The Resurrection of Nat Turner, Part ..., Sharon Ewell Foster
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The Resurrection of Nat Turner, Part 1: The Witnesses

Author: Sharon Ewell Foster

Narrator: John McLain

Unabridged: 13 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 08/02/2011

Synopsis

The truth has been buried more than one hundred years . . . Leading a small army of slaves, Nat Turner was a man born with a mission: to set the captives free. When words failed, he ignited an uprising that left over fifty whites dead. In the predawn hours of August 22, 1831, Nat Turner stormed into history with a Bible in one hand, brandishing a sword in the other. His rebellion shined a national spotlight on slavery and the state of Virginia and divided a nation's trust. Turner himself became a lightning rod for abolitionists like Harriet Beecher Stowe and a terror and secret shame for slave owners. In The Resurrection of Nat Turner, Part 1: The Witnesses, Nat Turner's story is revealed through the eyes and minds of slaves and masters, friends and foes. In their words is the truth of the mystery and conspiracy of Nat Turner's life, death, and confession. The Resurrection of Nat Turner spans more than sixty years, sweeping from the majestic highlands of Ethiopia to the towns of Cross Keys and Jerusalem in Southampton County. Using extensive research, Sharon Ewell Foster breaks hallowed ground in this epic novel, revealing long-buried secrets about this tragic hero.

About The Author

Sharon Ewell Foster is a critically acclaimed, award-winning author, speaker, and teacher. She is the author of Passing by Samaria, the first successful work of Christian fiction by an African American author, and six other works of fiction. Sharon is a Christy Award-winning author whose books have earned her a loyal following that crosses market, gender, and racial boundaries. She regularly receives starred book reviews—which is a rarity among writers—and is winner of the Christy Award, the Gold Pen Award, Best of Borders, and several reviewers’ choice awards.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lois on August 30, 2018

This book was ok. I honestly felt like it featured too many white pov characters. I don't like Harriet Beecher Stowe and didn't enjoy her as a pov. Also it was a bit heavy on Christianity. sigh......more

Goodreads review by Mary E on January 22, 2018

Sharon Ewell Foster has written a memorable novel, The Resurrection of Nat Turner, Part One: The Witnesses, based on the true character, Nat Turner (1800-1831), a slave born on a Virginia plantation. Nat Turner’s mother, enslaved after being kidnaped from her home in Ethopia, was raped by her master......more

Goodreads review by Joyce on June 05, 2017

What an outstanding book!!! Although this book is a work of fiction, it is based on factual accounts and real people and Foster has done very thorough research in writing the novel. The Resurrection of Nat Turner, Part 1: The Witnesses tells the story of Nat Turner, a slave who led a slave revolt in......more

Goodreads review by Adrienna on December 07, 2011

Ironically, I am reading from the author's note and other commentaries in the back of the book first. The key points I enjoyed early in the book (Harriet) was the notion of Africans that were enslaved on American soil to go back to Africa...how is that possible when we toiled, died, and molded Ameri......more

Goodreads review by Hank on May 25, 2019

(NOTE: I'm stingy with stars. For me 2 stars means a good book or a B. 3 stars means a very good book or a B+. 4 stars means an outstanding book or an A {only about 5% of the books I read merit 4 stars}. 5 stars means an all time favorite or an A+ {Only one of 400 or 500 books rates this!). Yet anoth......more

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