Gathering of Waters

by Bernice L. McFadden

Book Overview

--One of Essence's "Best Books of the Decade"

--A New York Times Notable Book of 2012

--Gathering of Waters was a finalist for a Phillis Wheatley Fiction Book Award.

"McFadden works a kind of miracle--not only do her characters] retain their appealing humanity; their story eclipses the bonds of history to offer continuous surprises . . . Beautiful and evocative, Gathering of Waters brings three generations to life . . ...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 161775031X
• ISBN13: 9781617750311
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Akashic Books, Ltd.
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

The author has a knack for storytelling!

'Gathering of Waters' had an interesting take on telling the stories of a small town in Mississippi. This book was the first that I've read by Bernice McFadden and certainly will not be the last!