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# 35-year sweeping narrative Bestselling historical fiction #26 Dual first-person perspectives The Invention of Wings

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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the untold stories of courage and change—because some wings are meant to soar.

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- **What is this?** The Invention of Wings
- **How much does it cost?** ₱2965 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Rich Historical Depth:** Travel through 35 years of pivotal moments in abolition and women's rights, blending fact with compelling fiction.
- • **Award-Winning Bestseller:** Join over 55,000 readers who rated this #1 New York Times bestseller with 4.5 stars—your next book club essential.
- • **Empowering Female Voices:** Discover the inspiring journeys of two women breaking societal chains—perfect for the modern professional seeking stories of resilience.
- • **Immersive Dual Narratives:** Experience history through the eyes of both Sarah and Hetty, offering a rare, layered perspective on 19th-century America.
- • **Literary Elegance Meets Social Impact:** Crafted by Sue Monk Kidd, this novel combines exquisite prose with a powerful exploration of race, gender, and freedom.

## Overview

The Invention of Wings is a critically acclaimed historical novel by Sue Monk Kidd that follows the intertwined lives of Sarah Grimke, an early American abolitionist and feminist, and Hetty 'Handful' Grimke, her personal slave. Spanning 35 years, the book offers a richly detailed, dual-perspective narrative that explores themes of freedom, empowerment, and social justice, making it a must-read for those passionate about history and women's rights.

## Description

desertcart.com: The Invention of Wings: 9780143121701: Kidd, Sue Monk: Books

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,408 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #22 in Black & African American Historical Fiction (Books) #32 in Biographical Historical Fiction #37 in Biographical & Autofiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (56,043) |
| Dimensions  | 0.7 x 5 x 7.7 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0143121707 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0143121701 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 400 pages |
| Publication date  | May 5, 2015 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Books |

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