Cover of The Shame and the Sorrow

The Shame and the Sorrow

Narrated by Gloria Mason Martin

Released
May 1, 2019
Length
12 hrs 20 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
University Press Audiobooks
Donna Merwick’s The Shame and the Sorrow explores the Dutch arrival on Manhattan Island in 1625 and examines their role in the complex and often conflicting interactions with Native peoples. The book delves into themes of cultural upheaval, colonial betrayal, and the illusions of hegemonic control, shedding light on the unintended consequences of Dutch colonization. It invites reflection on the moral ambiguities and legacy of this historical encounter within a postcolonial context.

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