Fragments of a Southern Heart
Ibo’s Landing: A Novel by Catherine Burroughs
Paperback ISBN: 9781647503826 – $14.95
Ebook ISBN: 9781647503840 – $4.50
Publication Date: September 15, 2023 – Pages: 214
Set on the hauntingly beautiful Edisto Island, South Carolina, Ibo’s Landing: A Novel explores the tumultuous lives of two families forever linked by the birth of a mixed-race child in 1959. The daughter of a white woman and her Black lover becomes a living symbol of forbidden love and deeply buried prejudices. As the novel unfolds over three decades, the families wrestle with the emotional and social upheaval her existence brings to their community and their hearts.
Spanning from the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement to the mid-1990s, this searing narrative examines the inescapable legacy of slavery, systemic racism, and generational trauma. With unflinching honesty, it asks why even well-intentioned individuals often perpetuate the oppressive practices of the past. How far can forgiveness and understanding stretch in the face of deeply ingrained beliefs?
Richly layered with historical and emotional insight, Ibo’s Landing: A Novel is a powerful testament to the enduring struggles of the human spirit. It reveals the cost of silence, the courage required to confront painful truths, and the profound resilience needed to forge a path toward healing. This is a story of heartbreak and redemption, of two families tied by love and torn by history, ultimately challenging us to redefine what it means to truly move forward.
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About the author:
Author Catherine Burroughs, Professor Emerita of English at Wells College and Courtesy Professing of Performing Arts and Media Studies at Cornell University, is a distinguished scholar and writer with a lifelong dedication to literature and the performing arts. As a member of the Actors’ Equity Association, she seamlessly blends her academic expertise with her passion for theater. Catherine has authored eight books, earning acclaim for her contributions to literary scholarship and cultural studies.
Now residing on the serene and historic Edisto Island, South Carolina, she continues to draw inspiration from the island’s rich heritage and natural beauty. Her work often reflects her deep connection to the arts and her commitment to exploring the complexities of human experience. Catherine’s multifaceted career, encompassing teaching, writing, and performance, has left an indelible mark on both academia and the creative world, making her a celebrated voice in contemporary literature and theater.