My Jim

Written by Nancy Rawles

Narrated by Brenda Pressley and Lizzie Cooper Davis

American Book Award winner Nancy Rawles pens a moving story about Huck Finn's slave friend Jim, told through the eyes of the wife Jim was forced to leave behind. Sadie shares her story of loss with her granddaughter as they weave Sadie's most treasured items-her mother's knife, a piece of a bowl from Africa, a piece of Jim's hat found when he was thought to be dead-into a quilt. "My Jim is a compelling, eloquently written novel that can stand on its own merits beside the great works that inspired it."-San Francisco Chronicle

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 27, 2008
• ISBN: 9781436143448

Reviews for My Jim

[spacecat77 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Extreamly powerful book about a black womans fight to survive. Amazingly written.

[scottpalmo · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The book was well writen, and I would recommend the book to anyone who is interested in learning about the history of slavery. I think this is a book that could be used in a U.S. History class.

[signoraedie_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderful telling of a possible "back-story" for the character of Jim in Huckleberry Finn. Touching portrayal of his relationship with his wife. The venacular made the reading slow and deliberate which added to the experience of the story. Wonderful!

[salsabrarian · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Narrated by Lizzie Cooper Davis and Brenda Pressley. It's 1884 and Sadie relates to her granddaughter the story of Jim, the love of her life, and how she was present at his birth as a little girl and later, as his wife, missed the opportunity to escape with him. A haunting story about slavery, the loss of loved ones and the ache and loss of true love. The audio presentation is particularly effective; I don't recall which woman reads Sadie but she voices her story with the regret and resignation of a woman who's seen and been hurt too much. It's like listening to a dramatic monologue or a one-woman show. Wow. Don't miss this.