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The Good Lord Bird: A Journey of Faith, Freedom, and Friendship

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The Good Lord Bird: A Novel
The Good Lord Bird: A Novel
by James McBride

4.5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 2836 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 434 pages

The Good Lord Bird is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by James McBride that tells the story of Onion, a young slave who joins John Brown's abolitionist army. The novel is a powerful and moving account of the struggle for freedom and equality in the United States.

Onion is a complex and compelling character. He is a young boy who has been through a great deal of trauma, but he is also a resilient and resourceful spirit. He is determined to find freedom for himself and his people, and he is willing to fight for what he believes in.

John Brown is another complex and fascinating character. He is a radical abolitionist who is willing to use violence to achieve his goals. He is a controversial figure, but he is also a man who is deeply committed to the cause of freedom.

The Good Lord Bird is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of two very different men who are united by their common goal of ending slavery. The novel is a reminder of the sacrifices that were made by those who fought for freedom and equality in the United States.

Awards and Accolades

  • Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2014)
  • National Book Award for Fiction (2013)
  • Kirkus Prize for Fiction (2013)
  • Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Fiction (2014)
  • Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Fiction (2014)

Critical Praise

"The Good Lord Bird is a masterpiece. It is a powerful and moving account of the struggle for freedom and equality in the United States. James McBride has written a novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it."

-The New York Times

"The Good Lord Bird is a tour de force. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of slavery and the struggle for freedom in the United States."

-The Washington Post

"The Good Lord Bird is a brilliant and unforgettable novel. It is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices that were made by those who fought for freedom and equality in the United States."

-The Boston Globe

About the Author

James McBride is an American novelist, musician, and screenwriter. He is the author of seven novels, including The Good Lord Bird, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2014. McBride is also a Grammy Award-winning musician and has written several screenplays, including the Academy Award-nominated film 12 Years a Slave.

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The Good Lord Bird: A Novel
The Good Lord Bird: A Novel
by James McBride

4.5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 2836 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 434 pages
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The Good Lord Bird: A Novel
The Good Lord Bird: A Novel
by James McBride

4.5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 2836 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 434 pages
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