The Twelve Tribes of Hattie : A Novel

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Intimate portrait of resilience through generations.

This book is a powerful and deeply moving portrayal of one woman's journey and the effects it has on her twelve children. Through twelve different perspectives, we witness the strength and resilience of Hattie Shepherd as she navigates the challenges of motherhood and a changing world. With its beautifully crafted narratives and poignant storytelling, "The Twelve Tribes of Hattie" serves as a testament to the human spirit and the enduring power of a mother's love. Recommended for those seeking a heartfelt and thought-provoking read that explores themes of identity, family, and adversity.

  • Black Caucus of the American Library Association Literary Award for 1st Novelist (2013)
  • Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Nominee for Fiction (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Twelve Tribes of Hattie : A Novel

Regular price $13.90
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per
$12.51 Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9780307949707
Authors: Ayana Mathis
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2013-10-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Race
Goodreads rating: 3.51
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • AN OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB 2.0 SELECTION In 1923, fifteen-year-old Hattie Shepherd, swept up by the tides of the Great Migration, flees Georgia and heads north. Full of hope, Hattie settles in Philadelphia to build a better life. Instead she marries a man who will bring her nothing but disappointment, and watches helplessly as her firstborn twins are lost to an illness that a few pennies could have prevented.Hattie gives birth to nine more children, whom she raises with grit, mettle, and not an ounce of the tenderness they crave. She vows to prepare them to meet a world that will not be kind. Their lives, captured here in twelve luminous threads, tell the story of a mother’s monumental courage—and a nation's tumultuous journey.
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Intimate portrait of resilience through generations.

This book is a powerful and deeply moving portrayal of one woman's journey and the effects it has on her twelve children. Through twelve different perspectives, we witness the strength and resilience of Hattie Shepherd as she navigates the challenges of motherhood and a changing world. With its beautifully crafted narratives and poignant storytelling, "The Twelve Tribes of Hattie" serves as a testament to the human spirit and the enduring power of a mother's love. Recommended for those seeking a heartfelt and thought-provoking read that explores themes of identity, family, and adversity.

  • Black Caucus of the American Library Association Literary Award for 1st Novelist (2013)
  • Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Nominee for Fiction (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.