Rated of 5
by Bonfils From the mother Land
Cane River traces the history of brave women who struggled during the slavery. These four women achhieved some wonderful works to preserve their independence, freedom, rights, etc... Lalita wrote so well that i wanted to read to book over and over. Being from africa, this book reminds me some of tough conditions that womens endured in africa after being traded, mistreated back in the time..
Rated of 5
by C.Webb
Excellent book! I was born and raised not far from Cane River. I enjoyed coming across familiar names. I think the author did a remarkable job. This book was easy to read and easy to follow all the family branches. The women in this family are inspirational. Makes me want to look up my family history.
Rated of 5
by Joe Sanders, Jr.
The Cane River story mirrors much of what I was told as a child about life in Natchitoches as well as other parts of Louisiana. It's too bad that academia didn't touch on such issues in "Louisiana History". I applaud Ms Tademy for her insight and courage.
Rated of 5
by jackie
The story held my attention until the last few chapters. The family relationship was endearing. The ending was not as good as expected.
Rated of 5
by Anna
Cane River moved me beyond belief. I wanted to go on forever. I felt as if i were there, living it with them. Superb. Heartwhenching.
Rated of 5
by a Louisiana reader
This was a good book,better than I expected but I think she,the writer should have ended it sooner,after Philomene,not have gone on and on with Emily,I'm not saying she didn't do a good job but it just seems she should have stopped sooner. I rather enjoyed reading about the grandmother's struggles of suriveal during slavery and after but ...well,I said my opion of the book. I'll just say one more thing then sign off,to me,in my voice,life was just as bad if not worse for the blacks after they got freedom. But all of this is foranother forum.
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