Barracoon
Zora Neale Hurston’s “Barracoon” is a haunting testament to the human spirit. Through intimate conversations with Cudjo Lewis, the last known survivor of the Atlantic slave trade, Hurston unveils a raw, firsthand account of slavery’s brutal reality. Her lyrical prose breathes life into Cudjo’s memories, transporting readers to a world both distant and painfully relevant. As I turned each page, I felt the weight of history and the resilience of those who endured it. This book isn’t just a story; it’s a powerful reminder of our shared humanity.