Oct 07, 2010 as the title reveals, this is a book about the atlantic slave trade, told from the perspective of ama, an african slave. Manu herbstein born 1936 is the south african author of ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade 2001, which won the 2002 commonwealth writers prize for best first book, the first time the award had been given to an electronic book. A story of the atlantic slave trade 1st edition by herbstein, manu isbn. Manu herbstein, author of the newly released brave music of a distant drum and winner of the commonwealth writers prize for ama. Clutching the cloth which is her only material link with africa, she reminisces, dozes, falls asleep. Dec 19, 2012 manu herbstein, author of the newly released brave music of a distant drum and winner of the commonwealth writers prize for ama. Ama echoes the views of writers, historians and philosophers of the african diaspora who have argued that the phenomenon of slavery is inextricable from the deepest foundations of contemporary western civilization. Companion web site to the novel ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade by manu herbstein. Ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade kindle edition by.
A story of the atlantic slave trade manu herbstein. Listed as the best first book in the africa region by the commonwealth foundation. Clutching the cloth which is her only material link with africa, she reminisces, dozes. Thrust into a foreign land, passed from owner to owner, stripped of her identity. It has been published in south africa and india and a new african edition was launched in accra, ghana in september 2010.
Manu herbsteins ambitious, meticulously researched and moving novel sets out to. Manu herbstein was born in 1936 near cape town, south africa. The to his novel is at where the first chapter may be read online. Sep 23, 2014 ama is a deeply engrossing and colorful novel, packed with violence, sex, and action. The literary style of the novel reflects the painstaking lengths the author goes to in order to accurately offer a historical background and vivid.
As the title reveals, this is a book about the atlantic slave trade, told from the perspective of ama, an african slave. Teaching about the atlantic slave trade and reparations manu herbstein. The resilience of her spirit will grip readers from the first page to the last of manu herbsteins spellbinding novel. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade. Companion web site to the novel ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade by manu herbstein ama, a story of the aftlantic slave trade in 1775 a young african woman is captured and enslaved. A story of the atlantic slave trade, has given books live readers the first peek at his essay on the revival of literary activity in accra, which will be published in the 2012. Brave music of a distant drum by manu herbstein, paperback. A story of the atlantic slave trade by manu herbstein, explores one of the most significant and difficult eras in human history, when blacks from africa were traded like material goods for profit. In ama, herbstein creates a work of literature that celebrates the. Africa book club is giving away a copy of manu herbsteins award winning book, ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade to 5 lucky readers, starting january 20, through to february 15, 2011.
A story of the atlantic slave trade by manu herbstein. Ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade kindle edition by herbstein, manu, kosloksi, matthew. Ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade by manu herbstein africa. A story of the atlantic slave trade, has given books live readers the first peek at his essay on the revival of literary.
A story of the atlantic slave trade by manu herbstein winner of the. Brave music of a distant drum by manu herbstein kirkus. It has been described as a work of faction that successfully blends extensive and meticulous research with abundant imagination to transport the reader into the violent world of the atlantic slave trade. During a period of four hundred years, european slave traders ferried some 12 million enslaved africans across the atlantic. Teaching about the atlantic slave trade and reparations by.
Grafted by manu herbstein, a native south african who has been a longtime resident of ghana, the book is more carefully researched than some more widely acclaimed novels dealing with africans in the diaspora. It explores, boldly, one of the darkest moments of human history when human beings blacks from africa were traded like articles or farm animals. Manu herbstein to hell with you all i will survive i shall survive this encapsulates for me the incredible will power and love of life of the main character in the book, ama through her intelligence and perceptiveness we discover the ancient animist rituals, the village rites and beliefs, the beauty and wealth of the asante and. A story of the atlantic slave trade historical novel. In brazil, blind and near the end of her life, she is determined that her story shall survive for future generations. Ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade by manu herbstein. Postcolonial writers like manu herbstein structure.
Clearly still aiming to shock, herbstein recasts but does not tone down his debut novel, originally published for adult audiences as ama. A story of the atlantic slave trade livros na amazon. Ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade 9789988233051. Ama is a sweeping story of africans caught up in the atlantic slave trade. The book won the 2002 commonwealth writers prize for the best first book. It has been described as a work of faction that successfully blends. Her story is one of violence and heartache, but also of courage, hope, determination, and ultimately, love. The resiliency of her spirit will grip readers from the first page to the last of manu herbsteins spellbinding novel. Crafted by manu herbstein, a native south african who has been a long time resident of ghana, the book is more carefully researched than some more widely acclaimed novels dealing with africans in the diaspora. Ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade kindle edition by manu. Herbstein meaning and origin of the name herbstein. Ama a story of the atlantic slave trade by manu herbstein. Ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade inkshares.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the americas, teaching a slave to read and write was a criminal. Ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade kindle edition. Drawing on indepth research, manu herbstein makes a brave and admirable attempt to capture the personal stories of resistance, pride, and perseverance of the african slave. Pdf rape victims and victimisers in herbsteins ama, a story of the. Companion web site to the novel ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade by manu herbstein, its sequel brave music of a distant drum and other writings. Aug 25, 2012 set in the 1770s in west africa, manu herbsteins first novel does an amazing job of recreating the experience of enslavement and resistance through the voice of a young female slave. The most inhumane characters in herbsteins book are those that see the books that ama reads as trash, and see literature as a potential threat to. Nicolas herbstein appeared in the 2009 film district 9. In the 1960s he worked as a civil and structural engineer in england, nigeria, ghana, india, ghana again, zambia and scotland. A story of the atlantic slave trade which won the 2002 commonwealth writers prize for best first book. The resiliency of her spirit will grip readers from the first page to the last of manu herbstein s spellbinding novel.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the 1960s he worked as a civil and structural engineer in england, nigeria, ghana, india, zambia, and scotland. Manu herbstein s ambitious, meticulously researched and moving novel sets out to recreate one of these lives, following ama, its eponymous heroine, from her home in the sahel, through kumase at the height of asante power, and elmina, centre of the dutch slave trade, to a sugar plantation in brazil. Ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade, by manu herbstein. Manu herbsteins ambitious, meticulously researched and moving novel sets out to recreate one of these lives, following ama, its eponymous heroine, from her home in the sahel, through kumase at the height of asante power, and elmina, centre of the dutch slave trade, to a sugar plantation in brazil. By webmaster on thursday, january, 12th, 2017 in books 2014present. Ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade, won the 2002 commonwealth writers prize for the best first book. She is absorbed into slave society and begins to adapt, learning portuguese.
A story of the atlantic slave trade is the debut historical novel by manu herbstein. Ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade is a historicalfiction book by manu herbstein. Eighteenthcentury africa is a land of many tribes and kingdomsand many enmities between them. He holds dual south african and ghanaian citizenship. To enter the draw, simply comment on this story, or share it with your friends through facebook, twitter, linkedin and other social media see icons below.
Ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade business world ghana. Reading ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade through the lens of postcolonial. Manu herbstein s agent richard curtis was a pioneer in the field. His first novel, ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade, won the 2002 commonwealth writers prize for the best first book. An interview with award winning author, manu herbstein. Follow ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade on inkshares. Brave music of a distant drum makes fresh use of his original research material for a younger, no. Ama finds herself working in the fields and the mill on a sugar estate. A story of the atlantic slave trade written work, book, work of fiction. Libros en idiomas extranjeros saltar al contenido principal. Ama is a deeply engrossing and colorful novel, packed with violence, sex, and action. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This is the life of nandzi, who was given the name ama, a name strange to h. Set in the 1770s in west africa, manu herbsteins first novel does an amazing job of recreating the experience of enslavement and resistance through the voice of a young female slave.
Manu herbstein, author info, published books, bio, photo. Manu herbsteins agent richard curtis was a pioneer in the field. The author takes us on an incredible journey with the slave ama from her life in her own village, through several captivities and to her life in south. Techmate by manu herbstein won the commonwealth writers prize for the best first book in 2002. A story of the atlantic slave trade may be found by selecting the categories below. Brave music of a distant drum by manu herbstein overdrive. While tending her young brother one day, young nandzi is captured by slavers of another tribe. When the author could not find a trade publisher for his first novel, ama, a story of the atlantic slave trade, the agent agreed to publish as an e book and printondemand title. He returned to ghana in 1970 and has lived there since.
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