Breath, Eyes, Memory
Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat is presented in this 20th anniversary edition, published by Soho Press on February 24, 2015. This revised edition includes a new introduction by the author and extensive bonus materials, offering readers a deeper insight into Danticat’s groundbreaking debut. The narrative follows twelve-year-old Sophie Caco, who is sent from her impoverished Haitian village to New York to reunite with her mother. As she navigates her new life, Sophie uncovers painful secrets and a legacy of shame that can only be addressed through a return to her roots in Haiti.
Readers will find a rich exploration of family life and cultural heritage woven throughout the story. Danticat’s evocative prose captures the complexities of identity and belonging against a backdrop of political violence and supernatural elements. The book delves into the experiences of women in Haiti, highlighting their resilience and strength. With 288 pages, this edition not only revisits the themes of the original work but also enriches the reader’s experience with additional context and reflections from the author.
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The 20th anniversary edition of Edwidge Danticat’s groundbreaking debut, now an established classic–revised and with a new introduction by the author, and including extensive bonus materials
At the age of twelve, Sophie Caco is sent from her impoverished Haitian village to New York to be reunited with a mother she barely remembers. There she discovers secrets that no child should ever know, and a legacy of shame that can be healed only when she returns to Haiti—to the women who first reared her. What ensues is a passionate journey through a landscape charged with the supernatural and scarred by political violence. In her stunning literary debut, Danticat evokes the wonder, terror, and heartache of her native Haiti—and the enduring strength of Haiti’s women—with vibrant imagery and narrative grace that bear witness to her people’s suffering and courage.
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