Abanda A Novel
Abanda A Novel by John H. Hayes, published by Wipf and Stock Publishers on August 7, 2012, is a semi-autobiographical narrative set in a small, rural Alabama community during World War II. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a nascent Civil Rights Movement, focusing on the lives of two ten-year-old sons of sharecroppers—one black and one white. As they navigate the challenges of their socio-economic environment, their friendship becomes a source of joy and resilience amid adversity.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of childhood friendship set against historical tensions. The novel delves into the complexities of race and class, illustrating how the boys’ bond is tested by a series of harrowing events that disrupt their lives. With a page count of 158, this edition invites readers to reflect on themes of friendship and the impact of societal challenges during a pivotal time in American history.
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This semi-autobiographical novel is set in a small, rural Alabama community during the height of World War II. At that time, the modern Civil Rights Movement was scarcely in its infancy.
The main characters are two ten-year-old sons of sharecroppers–one black and one white. Amid the difficulties, deprivations, and disadvantages resulting from living on the bottom rungs of the economic ladder, they share a friendship that carries them through tough times and enriches their lives with joy. A terrible sequence of events threatens that friendship and rocks their world.
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