We Are Bone and Earth
Narrated by Liz Femi
- Released
- July 28, 2022
- Length
- 1 hr 10 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Amazon Original Stories
In Esi Edugyan's poignant short tale "We Are Bone and Earth," set in 1779 at a fort in Cabo Vermelho, a young West African girl named Sisi grapples with the loss of her younger brother, who was taken alongside her by fierce female warriors. As she serves as a translator for her English captors, Sisi carries the weight of guilt for not protecting him. When new information about her brother emerges, she embarks on a journey to find her voice, seeking redemption for both their sakes. This story is part of the collection A Point in Time, which explores transformative life moments.
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