Book Description:
It's been one hundred and sixty years since the Confederacy won its independence at the Battle of Altamaha Crossing. Slaves of African descent still perform most of the work in the South. This seems normal to Ryan Walters and his friends who attend high school in Huntsville, Alabama. Like teens everywhere, they enjoy sharing videos, playing sports, and hanging out with friends.
Jaybird's Drive-In is a favorite gathering place for the teenagers. There, they befriend Mish, a slave girl who works as a server. When the restaurant’s owner sells Mish to a dirty old man, Ryan and his friends awaken to the injustice around them. Despite the danger, they decide to help Mish escape. Will they succeed?
I rated this book 4 ****'s
It is truly unique to read this book.
It is a unique, heartbreaking, and emotionally charged narrative to read. I feel terrible for the slaves and the pain they went through. Sometimes I need to take a break and consider whether I want to complete this book. You are taken to locations that serve as a reminder of how fortunate you are to live where you do. In order to fight for justice for one slave, teenagers are putting their own lives in danger. These children are incredible. It's true that America is the land of honey and milk. In order to enjoy our freedom, people will stop at nothing. This book awakened my heart and spirit like nothing I've ever read. My favorite character out of all of them is Ryan. He is a fighter with a golden heart. I am eager to read more of the author's works.
You can check the author's interview here on You Tube.
Meet the Author:
William Glass is a retired business executive, now coaching soccer at a small college in rural South Carolina. He began writing to pass the time on road trips.
William is married to Bettina Linden, a retired high school German teacher. They have three grown sons who have all moved away to pursue careers. Now, several rescued dogs and cats keep them company.
You can check the AUTHORS ON ITOURS INTERVIEW on You Tube .
