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Augustave, Elsie.
The Roving Tree
[Libby].
Akashic Books,
2013.
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Fiction.
Literature.
HTML:<p>One of the <i><b>South Florida Times</b></i>'s Best Bets For Your Weekend!<br /> <i><b>Essence Magazine</b></i>: Summer Reading Pick!<br /> "Augustave, a first-time novelist, pens a well-balanced story about a young woman, caught between two worlds, who struggles to connect with her heritage...a polished narrative that addresses racism and cultural and class differences and provides a wealth of information about vaudou beliefs."<br /> —<b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br /> "With her skillful incorporation of literary realism, Augustave brilliantly synthesizes the cultural richness of Haitian Vodou and the impoverished socio-political affairs of Haiti, along with the acidic polluted gush of racism that is deeply drenched in American society."<br /> —<i><b>Haitian Times</b></i><br /> "Augustave creates a stunning tale with beautiful language that dwells in the realm of magical realism...The characters are rich, complicated and full of color and nuance."<br /> —<b><i>Mosaic Magazine</i></b><br /> "A gorgeous new novel about a Haitian adoptee finding her way in many different corners of the world."<br /> —<b>Edwidge Danticat</b>, in the <b><i>New York Times</i>'s By the Book</b> feature<br /> "A fulfilling, exciting and ultra-lyrical read, <i>The Roving Tree</i> is really a novel about a lost soul's identity quest."<br /> —<b>Kreyolicious.com</b><br /> "<i>The Roving Tree</i> is both a song and a social essay. It provides a window on a world and rounds out by circling back to the prologue."<br /> —<i><b>Asheville Citizen-Times</b></i><br /> "Augustave...illustrates the devastating rootlessness of cultural disaffiliation."<br /> —<b><i>World Literature Today</i></b><br /> "A fresh new voice who adds her own charming, beguiling brand of lyricism to the growing body of Haitian American stories. <i>The Roving Tree</i> is a unique and fascinating book, and I for one look forward to hearing more from this writer."<br /> —<b>Lorna Goodison</b>, author of <i>From Harvey River</i><br /> "A beautiful, layered, nuanced story about a woman finding herself."<br /> —<b>NBC COZI TV</b><br /> "A great journey...quite enjoyable well worth the read."<br /> —<b><i>HIP Magazine</i></b><br /> "It's this attention to a blend of social issues, politics and transformation that enrich <i>The Roving Tree</i> and give it the kind of dimension and depth missing from singular stories of either adoptees or immigrants from other cultures."<br /> —<b><i>Midwest Book Review</i></b><br /> "A well-written story with fleshed-out characters who are very much products of their time....This story made me realize how much of a force of nature ordinary people can be."<br /> —<b>Idle Musings</b><br /> "I cannot begin to describe how deeply moved I was by <i>The Roving Tree</i>...completely worth a read. Simply stated, it's a blessing."<br /> —<b>Read at Home Mama</b><br /> Elsie Augustave's debut novel, <i>The Roving Tree</i>, explores multiple themes: separation and loss, rootlessness, the impact of class privilege and color consciousness, and the search for cultural identity. The central character, Iris Odys, is the offspring of Hagathe, a Haitian maid, and Brahami, a French-educated mulatto father who cares little about his child.<br /> Hagathe, who had always dreamt of a better life for her child, is presented with the perfect opportunity when Iris is five years old. Adopted by a white American couple, an anthropologist and art gallery owner, Iris is transported from her tiny remote Haitian village, Monn Neg, to an American suburb.<br /> <i>The Roving Tree</i> illuminates how imperfectly assimilated adoptees struggle to remember their original voices and recapture their personal histories and cultural legacy. Set between two...</p>.
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