The Freedom Star edition by Jeff Andrews Literature Fiction eBooks
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COMPELLING HISTORICAL FICTION-
The Freedom Star is a riveting, character-driven saga of two families, one owned by the other, at the outbreak of America’s Civil War. One reader calls it, “Powerful and evocative.” Another describes it as, “Just one of those special books.”
The year is 1860. A young slave named Isaac toils in the tobacco fields while longing for the freedom that Henry, his boyhood friend and owner’s son, takes for granted. Awaiting his chance to escape, he steals away under cover of darkness to shepherd others on their journey north along the Underground Railroad.
When war comes, Henry enlists to fight for Virginia. In his absence, Patrick, his older brother, seizes control of the family farm. Fear grips the slave quarters as Patrick’s harsh new ways become law. Suddenly, slaves feel the sting of the whip, Patrick sells Isaac’s father, and Isaac’s mother must now shield her children, as well as Henry’s invalid father, from Patrick’s greed-driven brutality.
Following false promises and failed escapes, Isaac’s only hope of reuniting with the woman he loves lies in joining Henry and the Rebels on their march north. When Henry is wounded and taken prisoner, Isaac is finally behind Union lines and free, but facing a choice should he follow his dreams north or return to slavery to save his friend?
The Freedom Star unfolds against the backdrop of the Civil War, bringing added tension to this gripping family drama. One reader said, “Jeff Andrews paints a vivid picture of the civil war slave life. His character development is superb. By the end of the story, you feel like you know each of the characters intimately.”
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
“Riveting and real - Just two words to describe this wonderful book.”
“A Wonderful Story - Transporting me back in time, I was pulled into the lives of the slaves and the slave owners. Mr. Andrews created characters that soon either won my heart or made my blood boil.”
“Fantastic - ...impossible to put down, which resulted in me staying up way too late for too many nights. It has been quite sometime since I have become this involved in a book. A MUST read!”
“Fascinating Novel - The author did a wonderful job creating believable, three-dimensional characters and portraying realistic scenarios and interactions between them.”
“Great story with characters that will be hard to forget -A very well-written story that will stay with you well after the last pages are read.”
“Strongly recommended! - The characters are so real I miss them now that I have finished reading the book.”
The Freedom Star edition by Jeff Andrews Literature Fiction eBooks
Yes, this novel takes place over the American Civil War era, but unlike previous books, it is not concerned with the strategies of presidents and generals, but rather the stresses on ordinary people. It adroitly covers the lives of a plantation owner's son, Henry, and teenage slave, Isaac. Their enduring companionship from childhood is in stark contrast to Isaac's struggles against slave-driven plantations, and West Point cadet Henry's alarm at the widening schism between North and South.Isaac plans his eventual freedom, hoping sometime to follow the north running slaves he assists along the Underground Railroad. And Henry, disturbed when the South attacks Fort Sumter, prefers the nation stay together, yet follows the Virginia Infantry Volunteers to war.
The well crafted, though slow developing, stories of Isaac and Henry run parallel from the start, with minimal interaction between the two, like jumping back and forth between two books, however, the independent dramas finally merge when Henry, shot and wounded by Northern soldiers, returns to his family plantation to recover. Later, Henry and Isaac, his servant, proceed to the confederate battle lines. Intense combat inspires desperate, noble men to make bold decisions and shocking sacrifices.
Isaac experiences marginal ups and severe downs as if living Murphy's Law (anything that can go wrong will go wrong). His heartbreaking downfalls and miraculous comebacks would make a fascinating movie.
For those interested in 1860s American life, Andrews's exhaustive research will satisfy every curiosity. "--- a Christmas tree bedecked with strings of popped corn, garlands, and candied fruits." Powered by a steam engine, "A rhythmic pounding filled the room as leather belts and metal pulleys transferred power to lathes, drills, and saws, while heat from the engine circulated through a wood-drying kiln."
And Andrews's articulation of period diction is remarkable. "But I didn't get kilt, and you didn't get took up by them pattyrollers, neither." "O-one more w-word outta you and I'll blow a hole clean through your lying hide. Now t-turn this here wagon around. We's going to Yanceyville."
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The Freedom Star edition by Jeff Andrews Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
The master's son, Henry, and the young slave Isaac had been close friends all of their lives. As they reach maturity, though, things begin changing. Henry has naively bought into the belief that all of the family slaves were happy and contented, and of course didn't want freedom. Besides, most of them "needed" white people to take care of them- they certainly couldn't do it themselves!
Although the family have never approved of beating slaves or breaking up families, Isaac understands the hard realities of being a slave. Certainly he doesn't intend to remain a slave, and he helps his father give aid to those who are running away. When first he falls into unfriendly hands, however, and then when the master is laid up by a stroke, enabling Henry's vicious and selfish older brother to take over the farm, Isaac experiences for himself the full abuse the system allows. His understanding of how wide the gap between black and white really is, even with Henry to whom he's been so close, becomes even clearer.
When he tries to articulate this to Henry, for a long time Henry can't understand the problem. If Isaac wants to go visit his girl, for instance, Henry can just write him a pass. He's baffled when Isaac, instead of appreciating it, is angry that he should need a pass, whereas Henry can go where he likes without one. Of course he doesn't need a pass- he's white. For a long time Henry really cannot understand why this should matter to Isaac.
"The Freedom Star" (named for the North Star, which you followed to freedom) tells a fascinating story of Isaac's quest for liberty, but it also gives a surprisingly good look at how the issue of slavery was perceived by different people at the time of the Civil War and of how it affected relationships.
Fans of the Civil War face an almost limitless array of choices. No conflict has sparked so many pages it seems. But as captivating as accounts of battles and leaders might be, it is easy to lose sight of the intensely personal issues of this great conflict. Freedom Star brings the reader up close to two characters who frame the issues of the Civil War in a way that no battle portrayals can. Told from the alternating viewpoints of Isaac, a young slave, and Henry, his boyhood chum, the author sets up a tense scenario of conflicting goals Isaac wants freedom. Henry, whose father owns Isaac along with the rest of his family, cannot understand Isaac's discontent. The war stretches the bonds of lifelong friendships and reshapes relationships. Freedom Star breathes new life into an old story, and the narrative is made even stronger because of the writer's strong military background. Don't miss this one!!!
After reading 'The Freedom Star' it will be difficult to look to the heavens, find the North star and not think on the wonderful message contained in this book.
I'll think of Florence and Abraham, Patrick and Henry and all the characters involved in their own seperate but entwined world. I'll think of love beyond measure. I'll think of deep seated hatred. I'll think of slave and free. I'll think of dreams and desires some realized and some ripped away.
If you enjoy reading books on slavery and all the issues surrounding it, you just simply must read this important work. It starts out prior to the Civil War, on a plantation in the South. You will be introduced to two families living there. one free-one slave. Can they live together, each with their own view of the other?
What happens at the outbreak of the war? Will friendships prove to be more powerful than social class?
Add to this mixture, two sons of the plantation owner with entirely diffirent agendas. When an illness forces changes in the way things have been done for years, will it solidify or destroy these families?
Oh yes, let's not forget the war and the part it plays in the lives of these wonderfully created characters.
Don't miss this outstanding book.
Yes, this novel takes place over the American Civil War era, but unlike previous books, it is not concerned with the strategies of presidents and generals, but rather the stresses on ordinary people. It adroitly covers the lives of a plantation owner's son, Henry, and teenage slave, Isaac. Their enduring companionship from childhood is in stark contrast to Isaac's struggles against slave-driven plantations, and West Point cadet Henry's alarm at the widening schism between North and South.
Isaac plans his eventual freedom, hoping sometime to follow the north running slaves he assists along the Underground Railroad. And Henry, disturbed when the South attacks Fort Sumter, prefers the nation stay together, yet follows the Virginia Infantry Volunteers to war.
The well crafted, though slow developing, stories of Isaac and Henry run parallel from the start, with minimal interaction between the two, like jumping back and forth between two books, however, the independent dramas finally merge when Henry, shot and wounded by Northern soldiers, returns to his family plantation to recover. Later, Henry and Isaac, his servant, proceed to the confederate battle lines. Intense combat inspires desperate, noble men to make bold decisions and shocking sacrifices.
Isaac experiences marginal ups and severe downs as if living Murphy's Law (anything that can go wrong will go wrong). His heartbreaking downfalls and miraculous comebacks would make a fascinating movie.
For those interested in 1860s American life, Andrews's exhaustive research will satisfy every curiosity. "--- a Christmas tree bedecked with strings of popped corn, garlands, and candied fruits." Powered by a steam engine, "A rhythmic pounding filled the room as leather belts and metal pulleys transferred power to lathes, drills, and saws, while heat from the engine circulated through a wood-drying kiln."
And Andrews's articulation of period diction is remarkable. "But I didn't get kilt, and you didn't get took up by them pattyrollers, neither." "O-one more w-word outta you and I'll blow a hole clean through your lying hide. Now t-turn this here wagon around. We's going to Yanceyville."
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