When I decided to try this book I wasn’t sure what to expect. This is not an author I’m familiar with but I was intrigued for sure.
Once I started reading I was so glad I I decided to read this book. I really enjoyed reading about Lizbeth finding not only family but also herself during the journey through her grief.
Lizbeth like a lot of women threw herself into being a wife and mother and lost who she was and what she wanted. She was given a second chance to rediscover all of that and more and I hope I can figure it out without losing my husband.
Everyone needs a Charlotte in their life, doesn’t matter if it’s a close friend or family member but we all need one.
I cannot recommend this book enough. I think it’s worth the time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2022-01-24 08:15:412022-01-24 08:15:41Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Robin Rankin
While reading this selection I was excited to dig into this story and explore the main character. It started off great with some major life changes for her, and as I read I became more and more interested in what was to come. I personally think that the storyline is great, but it was a very slow read for me. With as many levels there are too this book it might have been better served as a series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Phillipshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Phillips2022-01-21 07:41:502022-01-21 07:41:50Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Ashley McMillon
This book was very emotional. Not for the lighthearted. It starts off with Lizbeth who lost her husband in a car accident. She finds out that her husband was a gambler causing her to almost lose everything. She is angry. As a result of her anger, she sells her home and almost everything in it and moves back South where she originates.
As a way to cope she looks into her family’s past, trying to find information on the Gordon family from the 1800’s. She discovers that a couple of her family members disappear during the reconstruction after the war. Lizbeth gets a job in Rio de Janeiro. Upon landing Lizbeth meets someone with the same surname. Thinking that this woman may be a lost descendant, they look into it.
Lizbeth is given documents and a diary of Laurette, a woman from the 1800s. The second part of the book is set in the past and is the most interesting part. It is a tragic story. The book mentions a lot of racism and slavery. Like I said, not for the lighthearted. This portion of the book was so well written. My heart broke over all of the things the poor family went through, especially Laurette.
Compared to the second part of the book, parts one and three were lacking. I found the present day was rushed and stiff. I feel like the author could have spent more time expanding on certain things.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Santana Hickshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSantana Hicks2022-01-20 18:31:192022-01-20 18:31:19Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Santana Hicks
Exiled South is an interesting read and insight into different perspectives on the world. The protagonist, Lizbeth Gordon, has struggled for decades to reconcile her desire to be a good ally to people experiencing racism with the realities of slave ownership in her family history. For most of her adult life, she has hidden her southern accent and lived away from her family. But when her life is turned upside down, she goes back and begins to learn, and accept, more about her ancestors. Things in this book are never quite straightforward – from what Lizbeth thinks her family history is, to what she thought her husband’s life was. There’s plenty to unravel, which keeps readers intrigued. The author does a great job of creating a sense of place. I enjoyed exploring places like Charleston and Rio alongside Lizbeth. In that respect, it’s very much like a holiday in a book! This book gets four stars from me. I would recommend it to readers interested in family history and the complicated and sometimes uncomfortable history of the American South.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2022-01-20 16:25:342022-01-20 16:25:34Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
Lizbeth Gordon, loses her husband and her two sons away at college, she sets out across the country for a journey that covered more time and space then she could have imagined. I really got into this book as I am interested in doing my genealogy. Made me realize that as much as I want to learn about where I came from, there may be things I also don’t wan to know, like connections to slavery and secrets that don’t get passed down to the next generation but hidden away to hopefully never be uncovered.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Packardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Packard2022-01-18 07:43:172022-01-18 07:43:17Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Angela Packard
Exiled South by Harriet Cannon is a well written, touching story of Lizbeth Gordon trying to move forward. The story begins with Lizbeth losing her husband and soon after discovering truths that her husband had kept hidden from her. Needing to get away from it all, she quits her job, puts her application in with The International School Educator, a publication of oversea postings, and then the moves from the Pacific Northwest back home to South Carolina. Once she is home she takes time to mourn, then starts to put her life back together. Family stories and local history is something Lizbeth grew up listening to. As she is returning to herself she becomes more interested in digging into her family history. She continues to do this even after she accepts a job posting in Rio. As the stories of her family’s history become clear, Lizbeth seeks out information on the missing branches. Throughout this whole experience she is coming back to herself, starting a new career, rebuilding family bridges, and finding love again. I truly enjoyed this story and would recommend reading it. I would note that there is a short rape scene that may be a trigger for some. I believe that you would be able to skip the pages detailing it and be able to continue the story though. I loved the way so many emotions and life experiences are written into the story. The heritage and generational stories, good and bad, that are found and passed on to Lizbeth on her journey. I enjoyed the way some of the stories were written as though you were reading it directly from the ancestor’s point of view This journey is a second chance to understand and accept her heritage, find lost family and develop new relationships.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Kinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah King2022-01-17 07:22:372022-01-17 07:22:37Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Sarah King
This book was intriguing in that it pulled you in as if you were part of the family trying to find answers. The author’s character building provides enough detail to imagine each character while still allowing reader interpretation. Through time and across miles, stories unfold and leave the reader invested in the truths. I finished the book feeling emotions in response to the injustices discussed and also wanting to know what Lizbeth does next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amandahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda2022-01-17 07:17:172022-01-17 07:17:17Exiled South by Harriet Cannon Review by Amanda M.
I wasn’t sure if I would like this book. I’m a romance reader, but I decided to give it a shot anyway. I’m so happy I did! Lizbeth is hit with tragic loss that ends up pushing her back to her roots. Both in the physical sense of traveling back home to SC and in her journey of researching her family history. Ive grown to love learning about history, and I am fascinated with my own ancestry so this story was captivating. The authors writing was wonderful, the secrets, descriptions and emotions written in kept me turning the pages. I highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaclynhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaclyn2022-01-17 07:16:102022-01-17 07:16:10Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Jaclyn DeTullio
This is not an easy read, but it is lovely, fascinating, and rings of truth. As an adult, our heroine has chosen to distance herself from her southern roots. After two decades of living the good life, all the trappings of her “good life” disappear when her husband dies, enslaved to gambling, leaving her feeling betrayed as well as financially ruined. Having no choice but to return to extended family in the south, she discovers a generations-long family mystery. Working through her grief and her tumult, our protagonist accepts a short-term job in Brazil and finds courage, family roots, and herself along the way.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2022-01-14 07:55:092022-01-14 07:55:09Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Alison Risher
This story was very interesting and really made you think. There was a lot of history in a surprising way. Past mixed with present day in a beautifully done way. Overall it was a great book and it will not disappoint. Highly recommend if you like learning about different histories.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Whitney Morrisonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWhitney Morrison2022-01-13 08:09:022022-01-13 08:09:02Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Whitney Morrison
Lizbeth Gordon is a woman with two sons, a husband and a family she adores, that is until one day when she recovers the terrible news that her husband has died in a car accident. She is devastated and so are her sons, but as she is trying to come to terms with it and sort out what she needs to organise she receives more news which leaves her reeling. As she explains to her sons what has happened, she makes a drastic decision which leads to leaving everything behind and moving forward with a return to her childhood home, as well as dreams she had once left behind. It was something she never thought she would do, but what she doesn’t expect is that she finds out about a family history she never wanted to consider before.
As she listens to the history of her relatives, she discovers information she never truly considered as no more than tall tales, but it leads her to search for whomever she can find and their stories. This journey takes her through South Carolina and the Civil War where the family lived in Charleston and how they survived it all, as well as the Reconstruction which followed. There are tales of blockade runners who learned about their trade in Scotland and how the Civil War affected the types of trade and transportation and how it lead some of them being stopped from ever returning to their homeland.
Meanwhile, as Lizbeth follows this trail, she receives a request from a Brazilian school who need someone with her skills and accepts the job offer, what she doesn’t expect is that she meets someone with the same surname as her. It is while she is there that she discovers the lost family she never knew she had and that the stories are even more harrowing than the ones she has just learned about. This is a story of historical prejudice, racism and despair where one family is torn apart by institutional bias and harrowing sacrifices and the hope that one woman holds that she can reunite them through love and friendship. It is an emotional ride as you learn about history through the eyes of a fictional family which will lead you to think about the hard questions and what digging into family history may lead to.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-01-13 07:56:572022-01-13 07:56:57Exiled south by Harriet Cannon – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
This is an enjoyable and engaging novel which had me gripped from start to finish. This historical novel is centred around Lizbeth Gordon, who returns to her childhood home following her husband’s death. Wanting peace and quiet Lizbeth spends her days at her family’s cottage, however when her elderly aunt tells her about some troubling family secrets, she can not help but look into her family’s past. Lizbeth wants to discover the truth behind the rumours, that include, a blockade runner who was hunted as a traitor after the fall of Charleston. Although Lizbeth’s research draws a blank, her interest is renewed when she takes a job at an international school in Rio de Janeiro.
Here she meets a multiethnic descendant of Confederate exiles, who have the Gordon surname, and are able to show Lizbeth some nineteenth-century documents, including letters and a diary. She hopes that her findings will result in a family reconciliation and ultimately healing. This is a wonderfully written novel with a strong, likeable and relatable main character in Lizbeth. The descriptive narrative brought the settings vividly to life making me feel immersed in the story. The historical details added to the sense of the era and show that the novel is well researched. The storyline was intriguing and the exciting plot kept me happily turning the pages, as I could not put this book down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2022-01-13 07:56:092022-01-13 07:56:09Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This was a delightful read of a woman who suffered great tragedy and ended up finding herself and so much more. Lizbeth, after losing her husband, moves back home to the south where she embarks on quest to find her long lost relatives; little did she know she would be solving a 100 year old mystery. I found myself wanting more, wondering what the next piece of information Lizbeth would find, and finally cheering with excitement as all comes to together. The way this book was written was wonderful. I loved being transported backs to the 1800s and how they may have done things in Charleston and then back to present day to connect the pieces. I am finding myself wanting to know more about Lizbeth and what her future held as I was truly rooting for her. All in all, a very good read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Glaspiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Glaspie2022-01-13 07:53:532022-01-13 07:53:53Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Amanda Glaspie
Phew! What an emotional ride this was! This is a wonderful debut book! I really enjoyed how well history was mixed into this story. The talk of all the yummy southern food made me hungry and wanting to make some. The characters, especially Lizabeth were so well written and relatable. I felt like I really got to know her and was on this journey with her to find her family’s history. I would definitely recommend this book, it was excellent!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2022-01-12 16:45:102022-01-12 16:45:10Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Ashley Westerman
I kinda went out on a limb when I got this book but the blurb had me intrigued. And I’ll be honest it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made. This author is new to me but I’ll definitely be looking for more. From page one I was sunk into this emotional and surprising storyline. There’s definitely things I hadn’t expected which I love. Any book that keeps me going and doesn’t spell it all out so easily is a winner in my view. The characters were all so well written and each brings something unique to the storyline. This story pulled at my heart and I know it’ll do the same for you. Four stars and highly recommended!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2022-01-12 12:48:412022-01-12 12:48:41Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Katie Kearney
Such a wonderful story! This story features Lizbeth as she discovers her family’s history, secrets, and past conflicts. The twists and turns were unexpected (in a good way), I could not stop thinking about what might happen next when I put my book down! I love how the author touched upon serious topics such as racism and slavery. Overall, the novel was thought provoking. I enjoyed it very much and look forward to more reading more by this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jasmin Mariehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJasmin Marie2022-01-11 19:41:572022-01-11 19:41:57Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Jasmin Marie
Exiled South by Harriet Cannon is a story about Lizbeth Gordon, a high school counselor that loses her husband in an accident and decides to take a trip to find out what happened to her long-lost family members as a way of distracting herself. The story has a great setting in South Carolina where Lizbeth is originally from. I loved all the mentions of southern cuisine and locations. The book really excels during the second part that takes place in the past. I could read an entire book just about the civil war era Gordan family; especially Laurette. Like Lizabeth, I really bonded with her. I liked the strong bond between Lizabeth and Charlotte. It would have been good to see some character development with Lizabeth. I was left feeling like she didn’t really learn anything and there was plenty for her to learn. I also loved all the historical information. All in all an engaging story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-01-11 07:51:252022-01-11 07:51:25Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by La Toya Lewis
A great mix of history, fate, and self-discovery! Tragedy and grief can lead people to make serious changes in their lives, and Lizbeth is no exception. In her quest to begin living again, Lizbeth is forced to face her family history, even if it’s uncomfortable. Only fate can can explain the connections she finds. Harriet Cannon makes you question everything you thought you knew about the American Civil War and leaves you wanting more. You will find yourself eager to learn more about the Confederate exiles!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Pesekhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Pesek2022-01-11 07:44:152022-01-11 07:44:15Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Megan Pesek
This was my first book by this author so I wasn’t sure what to expect when I dove in. While I originally thought I would love this storyline it sort of ended up missing the mark for me. I found that the storyline was sort of all over the place, though filled with lots of detail, made it hard for me to follow.
In saying that, I liked the premise of the storyline as generational trauma and family history is something that I firmly believe should be talked about more openly. Each generation has much to learn from the previous one so I did enjoy that part.
Though this book wasn’t for me I would definitely try more from this author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kaitlynn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaitlynn Taylor2022-01-10 07:54:132022-01-10 07:54:13Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor
This was such an interesting story to read. After I had read the synopsis something about the story had me intrigued, it’s not usually something I would read but I thought I would give it a go and I really did enjoy it. The author’s writing was brilliant, really engaging and I found that the characters were really relatable. The main character, Lizbeth, had a real determination about her and I was really willing her to overcome the obstacles in her way to find out what she wanted to find out about and fill in some of those important family missing blanks. Overall, this was a lovely read, somewhat unexpected and one that I would highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2022-01-07 15:02:472022-01-07 15:02:47Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Katie Matthews
Exiled South started off a little slower and different than I imagined. However, the hardships the main character, Lizbeth, faces in the beginning of the book help push her to continue her journey later in the story. Harriet Cannon delivered wonderful characters and amazing settings from around the world! I enjoy genealogy and familial history so this was definitely a book I could got into. I found Lizbeth a little too sensitive during some of the more tense situations, but it made her character that much more believable. I enjoyed the author’s use of illustrative writing when describing the various places in the story, from the shoreline of South Carolina, to the beaches of the Bahamas and Rio de Janeiro. I look forward to reading more from Harriet Cannon in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mandy Otthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMandy Ott2022-01-07 07:38:272022-01-07 07:38:27Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Mandy Ott
This is the first book I have read by this author. Like many people, I’d love to know more about my family history and this story sure stirred up some interest in looking into things. I really connected with Lisbeth as she digs into her family’s past, finding interesting details in her family history, what it was like during and after the civil war for them. The author did a wonderful job of showing how our choices lead to unexpected consequences. The story covered multiple generations and was easy to read and kept my interest. There are some tough points in the book that may be uncomfortable or may trigger some readers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2022-01-07 07:31:122022-01-07 07:31:12Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Betsy Melano
“Exiled South” starts as a devastating loss that turns into a narrative of reconnecting with the self. The story is full of rich knowledge, depicting the history of the Southern states. The changing narratives and timelines brought an impactful force to the reader, giving feelings to the facts of history and a face to the people who lived during that time. An easy and good read for historical fiction junkies. My only qualm is some of the language the author used and the implied sympathy for the colonizers. Otherwise, great novel!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mikaela Insingerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMikaela Insinger2022-01-06 17:10:552022-01-06 17:10:55Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Mikaela Insinger
Holy moly! I just cannot say enough about this book! Three young unwed mothers meet in Magnolia Home Hospital where they become friends over the seven months they were roommates at the home. Giving birth on the same day, they make a pact to keep things secret. Never able to see the children they gave birth to nor naming, they were expected to go to back to their lives as if nothing ever happened. But something happened that changed each woman forever! Let me just say that this book moved me to tears! Through the tragedy and triumphs of each unwed mother and the children they relinquished for adoption was a rollercoaster ride of emotions. This was such a personal book for me to read as I was an unwed mother in the 1980’s and I chose to put my child up for adoption however my experience was different. I chose the adoptive parents and I held my daughter in the hospital and I named her before she went directly home with the adoptive parents. This book just ripped my heart out reading that the women had no real idea if the childbirth they went through was real. This book is a must read but beware that if you have any relationship with adoption whether giving or receiving, this book may be a trigger! But such an amazing read!!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Driskillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Driskill2022-01-06 12:19:092022-01-06 12:19:09No Names To Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily review by – Stephanie Driskill
Exiled South by Harriet Cannon. I loved this book. Its a different kind of read for me but it kept me turning pages late in the night. It’s the story of Lizabeth Gordon who is a school counselor in Washington where she moved with her husband Dan. When Dan suddenly dies Lizabeth is thrown off her axis. Her twin boys are in college 2 hours away in Washington so she decides to move back to South Carolina. where her family has a vacation cabin. While she is there she visits with family and friends and it doesn’t take her long to get back into the old town’s ways. While visiting with family she discover lots of secrets and mysteries in her family tree so she decides to do some digging. While digging she learns a lot of stuff about missing family members but hits a dead end. Feeling like her time in South Carolina is done she accepts a job in Rio de Janeiro and crazy as it seems she meets someone with her family name there. Could this person be the key to all her families mysteries? I loved this book and can’t wait to read more for this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2022-01-06 07:37:152022-01-06 07:37:15Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Tausha Treadway
This book was such an awesome way to end my year and kick off the start to 2022! The writing style allowed the book to flow like a conversation between friends. I could not put this book down. It was a quick read and I can’t wait to see what else this author writes.
This book is the story of a mid aged lady who has found herself suddenly widowed and her entire life as she knew it shattered. In order to find herself again, she decides to return to her roots, to learn more about the heritage she came from and discover who she truly is. There is raw emotion and not everything she discovers is positive.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lyndsay Witheyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLyndsay Withey2022-01-05 07:51:352022-01-05 07:51:35Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Lyndsay Withey
The Author has a unique writing style, blending multiple POVs smoothly, giving an enjoyable page-turning read. I found the plot intriguing and I was drawn in by the end of the first few chapters, bonus that we get a strong female lead!
I’m glad I choose to start my year off by reading this book, it was compelling and I would like to read more by this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00S. Bittleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngS. Bittles2022-01-05 07:50:292022-01-05 07:50:29Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by S. Bittles
Exiled South is the debut novel by Harriet Cannon. It is an interesting and emotional journey through history- a quest for healing and understanding- this story delves into secrets, family, generational divides, conflict, racism, slavery, trauma, discovery, the civil war, sacrifice, healing, ancestry, and new beginnings. The story spans history, continents, and time as Lizbeth delves into her family history to uncover the shocking truth hoping to find a way to bring about family reconciliation and healing. Thought provoking and emotional.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2022-01-05 07:49:462022-01-05 07:49:46Exiled South by Harriet Cannon- Reviewed by Angela Hayes
This book touched me on such a deep level. As an African American woman with a multicultural family that I’m still learning about, going in Lizbeths journey with her resonated with me. What I enjoyed most is that she didn’t shy away from her families past. Although that would have been the easiest route. Family trauma is hard to repair and it’s not easy. What touched me even more was learning about the Author. I am so impressed with this book.
Both sides of my family have ties to the south. Both sides are multicultural. A lot of our history is lost and there are many questions that may never be answered. After reading this story I’m going to keep trying. Maybe I’m my discoveries I can bring some healing and understanding to my family as well.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2022-01-05 07:49:152022-01-05 07:49:15Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Amber Poole
I have always been a history buff and loved reading historical fiction but I must admit as an Australian my knowledge of the American Civil War is somewhat limited. That being said, this story provided so much historical (and other) information, it helped me to learn a great deal. It stirred my interest so that I was Googling any terms I didn’t know (as a foreigner) and also looking up recipes for some of the dishes mentioned! And Lizbeth, the main character is so passionate about social justice and equality, just like me – although I must admit she’s braver than I am! Definitely a great book to read and I would recommend it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gillianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGillian2022-01-05 07:48:442022-01-05 07:48:44Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Gillian Fawell
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