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Makeda

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Makeda

By: Randall Robinson
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
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Political activist and best-selling author Randall Robinson is a pillar of scholarship and insight within the African-American literary community. His acclaimed novel Makeda stars Gray March, a young man who, beginning in the 1950s, embarks on a journey of spiritual and historical enlightenment through stories he hears from his blind grandmother.

©2011 Randall Robinson (P)2012 Recorded Books
African American Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction World Literature Africa

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“Eloquent and erudite, Robinson’s oft-times mystical coming-of-age saga teems with rich and evocative historical insights.” ( Booklist)
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the narration only added more nuance to this exciting adventure back in time of ancient African history!

very interesting, moving and exciting!

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