In several of her novels, she has treated themes of God and humanity. ... Rather, it deals with individuals who must deal with the horrors of being slaves, and their responses to their lives. ... When an old friend turns up in their yard, it is the first time anyone has been in their home in a very long time... It had been a long time since anybody (good-willed whitewoman, preacher speaker or newspaperman) sat at their table, their sympathetic voices called liar by the revulsion in their eyes. ... Here, following Baby Suggs" words they begin to reclaim their bodies and their spirits. ...

• Word Count: 3715
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School

In several of her novels, she has treated themes of God and humanity. ... Rather, it deals with individuals who must deal with the horrors of being slaves, and their responses to their lives. ... When an old friend turns up in their yard, it is the first time anyone has been in their home in a very long time... It had been a long time since anybody (good-willed whitewoman, preacher speaker or newspaperman) sat at their table, their sympathetic voices called liar by the revulsion in their eyes. ... Here, following Baby Suggs" words they begin to reclaim their bodies and their spirits. ...

• Word Count: 3712
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School