Or Give Me Death: A Novel of Patrick Henry's Family (Great Episodes)
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- Synopsis
- A surprising Revolutionary War tale of a family beset by a mother&’s mental illness: &“Often gripping…the portrayal of Patrick Henry is unusually complex.&”—Publishers Weekly Patrick Henry, the famous statesman of the American Revolution, has a secret: He keeps his wife in the cellar. It&’s the only alternative to an asylum, for, slowly losing her mind, Sarah Henry has become a serious danger to herself and her children. Narrated by the Henrys&’ two daughters, Patsy and Anne, who must take on new responsibilities, this compassionate novel explores the possibility that Patrick Henry&’s immortal cry of &“Give me liberty or give me death&” may have first been spoken by his wife as she pled for her freedom—and &“delivers another intriguing spin on history&” from the popular author of young adult fiction (Kirkus Reviews). Includes a reader's guide
- Copyright:
- 2003
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 242 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780547351117
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780152050764
- Publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Date of Addition:
- 09/28/23
- Copyrighted By:
- status in your country.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Teens, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Psychology
- Grade Levels:
- Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
- Reading Age:
- 12–18
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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