Mother Swamp
Narrated by Kimberly Woods
- Length
- 42 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Amazon Original Stories
In "Mother Swamp," a poignant short story by two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, seventeen-year-old Afice embarks on a journey through the Louisiana swamps to reconnect with the legacy of her ancestors and their songs. As the last of nine generations of women who have endured enslavement, sickness, and hunger, she grapples with honoring her heritage while carving out her own future. This compelling tale is part of the collection "A Point in Time," which explores transformative moments that shape lives across history.
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