ABHM Book Club: The Water Dancer By Ta-Nehisi Coates
We will be reading The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates and discussing it virtually on March 21st at 6 PM CT.
In this mesmerizing narrative by the National Book Award-winning author of Between the World and Me, Hiram Walker, born into slavery and haunted by the loss of his mother’s memory, discovers a mysterious power after a near-death experience. With newfound determination, he embarks on a perilous journey to escape bondage, supported by his surrogate family and fueled by love for Sophia, a fellow struggler. His quest leads him through the covert battlegrounds of slavery, from Virginia’s opulent yet corrupt plantations to the clandestine cells of guerrilla resistance, and from the depths of the South to the hopeful movements in the North. As Hiram becomes entangled in the underground war between oppressors and the oppressed, his ultimate goal remains to liberate his family. But first, he must master his magical gift and confront the painful truths of his past in this poignant tale of resilience and defiance, offering a fresh perspective on America’s oldest struggle.
About ABHM Book Club:
America’s Black Holocaust Museum’s founder, Dr. James Cameron, was an avid reader and inspiring writer and educator. To this day, he is the only known survivor of a lynching to write and publish a memoir about such an experience. We have created this book club program in his honor. You can sign up for our book club and see past selections at www.abhmuseum.org.
The ABHM Book Club is free and open to all who are able to attend, although the books will need to be purchased by each participant. You can purchase a copies from Milwaukee’s independent booksellers, such as @boswellbookco , @nichebookbarllc , and @lionstoothmke. If you are having trouble finding a copy, please email admin@abhmuseum.org.