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The House at Sugar Beach: In Search of a Lost African Childhood (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
The House at Sugar Beach In Search of a Lost African Childhood - Audio CD - Unabridged
Author: Helene Cooper
A poignant memoir of tragedy, forgiveness, and transcendence told with unflinching honesty and gentle humor — Helene Cooper is "Congo," a descendant of two Liberian dynasties -- traced back to the first ship of freemen that set sail from New York in 1820 to found Monrovia. Helene grew up at Sugar Beach, a twenty-two room mansion ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743579513
ISBN-10: 0743579518
Publication Date: 9/2/2008
Edition: Unabridged
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  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Book Type: Audio CD
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I really enjoyed this book. The history of Liberia is something most Americans don't really know or appreciate. This story from one of the direct descendants of the country's founders is well-written and very interesting. Helene Cooper's soothing voice as narrator is also a plus.
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