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The Book of Harlan
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
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Summary
The Book of Harlan opens with the courtship of Harlan's parents and his 1917 birth in Macon, Georgia. After his prominent minister grandfather dies, Harlan and his parents move to Harlem, where he eventually becomes a professional musician. When Harlan and his best friend, trumpeter Lizard Robbins, are invited to perform at a popular cabaret in the Parisian enclave of Montmartre - affectionately referred to as "the Harlem of Paris" by black American musicians - Harlan jumps at the opportunity, convincing Lizard to join him.
But after the City of Light falls under Nazi occupation, Harlan and Lizard are thrown into Buchenwald - the notorious concentration camp in Weimar, Germany - irreparably changing the course of Harlan's life.
Based on exhaustive research and told in McFadden's mesmeric prose, The Book of Harlan skillfully blends the stories of McFadden's familial ancestors with those of real and imagined characters.
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- Michael Gayle
- 14-12-17
One of the best reads ever
Absolutely fantastic, gripping, superbly written all I can do is fully recommend this book. A must read/listen!!!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-06-22
Thoroughly enjoyed this
The world is round!
A sensitive, vibrant, warm understanding of extra/ordinary lives. Expertly narrated.
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- Browne87
- 30-01-24
Heartbreaking
One of those books that stays with you. I wanted more and my heart ached for the characters. Such is life.
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