The Invention of Wings by Sue Monks Kidd
Book Review by Dr Renée Ralph This book "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monks Kidd illuminates human dignity in the face of oppression and slavery. The writing is witty, warm and funny, bringing out the darkness of society and how life can be free if we fight for it. It highlights two main characters Sarah Grimké, the white girl brought up in the American Deep South in the 19th century. It tells the tale of Hetty 'Handful' Grimké, the black girl who is given to Sarah on her