Daughters of the Dust: A Novel by Julie Dash
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Book Summary Author: Julie Dash Edition: Paperback Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published) Published: 1999-02-01 ISBN: 0452276071 Number of pages: 320 Publisher: Plume Product features:
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Book Reviews of the Daughters of the Dust: A Novel
Customer Review: MOVING
Summary: 5 Stars
Daughters of the Dust is a very moving, mystical journey full of haunting imagery and simple pleasures. It is the story of Amelia, an anthropology student, who has to decided to study the people of Dawtah Island as her thesis. Dawtah Island has been a mystery to her for as long as she can remember. Her mother and grandmother were born on the island. Her grandmother seems to despise everything about the island especially the people and their ignorant and backwards customs. In direct contrast her mother's fondest memories are of her life on the island, she remembers being truly happy there. Amelia has only visited the island once and was in awe of the simplicity of life there. It is decided that Amelia will live with Eula and Eli, her aunt and uncle, while she studies the culture and customs of the island. Initially she finds the residents of the island reluctant to talk to her. They consider her an outsider and fear she will not understand them. As the islanders become more familiar with Ameila they begin to open up and share their stories with her. Through their stories she realizes their culture is rich in customs; they live in harmony with the animals and elements. They live a simple life but they control their own destiny and revel in life's simple pleasures. Their stories also tell of the joys of love and heartaches of lost or unrequited loves.
Reserve a couple weeks to read this one, it's a "ponderers" delight.