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The Baskets, an African-American family in search of a better life promised as an inheritance by their ancestors. As the Basket family begins a journey that will define their understanding of freedom, within the pages of Freedom: The Next Plantation, readers will be inspired to open their eyes to the reality of the plantations of life and what freedom truly means. Abunda, the main character, is determined that there is a better life and he's gonna find it. His family is as hopeful but not as driven. Abunda is 'gonna sho'em da wrong.' Sandra Snowden, is a visually impaired 75-year-old African American woman of faith; single mother of three, grandmother of six, and great grandmother of seven. Many have identified her with being a helper with a mission of getting the best out of people. "When I began reading this book it pulled me right in. I'm not sure if it's because I'm Black African American or what but I started reading and couldn't stop. I'm not an avid reader but this book touched my very soul! I believe if you pick it up and start reading you to will be able to see yourself in some of the writing no matter the ethnicity." Martha Strong "This has got to be one of the most captivating page turners I have ever read. Sandra is one of the best story tellers to pass my eyes in a long time. Worth reading is an understatement!" Chira Davis "I'm impressed by your determination and creativity. Judging from what I can see of your book so far, this is a story that might well have that transformative power. I'm looking forward to reading this book as soon as my schedule allows." John Ernst, English Chair, University of Delaware Uploaded to site.
