Title: Gullah Ghosts, Stories and Folktales
Author: Lynn Michelsohn
Published by: Cleanan Press, Inc.
My thoughts about Gullah Ghosts
Filled with colorful characters, vivid descriptions, and rich in the history of South Carolina, Gullah Ghosts was a pleasure to read.
You will be haunted by drolls, the spirits of children that died unnatural deaths. You will be entertained by a tale of thievery, touched and uplifted by the telling of overcoming adversity and learn about the first recording device and the trials of gathering the folk songs and stories to be recorded.
Lynn Michelsohn’s writing is rich in detail, giving you the sense of having been there as she takes you into the 19th Century during the times of the civil war and the depression.
I could tell you so much more, but that would spoil it for you.
I plan to purchase her longer work, Tales From Brookgreen, and delve deeper into the culture and history of South Carolina.
I give this book 5 stars and my highest recommendation.
Is this non-fiction? I kind of don’t really like books about history, so I wonder if this will really be something I will like.
Yes, it is non-fiction. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it may not be your cup of tea.
Hi Ritesh. If you like reading books with a southern flavor, you may enjoy this. It is a fairly quick read with some humorous parts and an interesting tale of the first recording device that i found fascinating. Though it is non-fiction, it reads like a folk tale.
Laura,
Thank you so much for your kind words about my book, “Gullah Ghosts.” I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s so much fun to share these stories with people who enjoy them.
Ritesh,
Yes this book is classified as non-fiction. These are tales in the “storyteller” tradition, including a “gentle” ghost story (no vampires, no zombies, no blood) interwoven with local history from the African-American Gullah culture that flourished along the South Carolina coast for several hundred years.
Hello Lynn. I could talk on and on about it. The book really surprised me and I am anxious to read the larger volume. Hope to start reading it this weekend. Crossing my fingers for a rainy day, so I can just read!
I’ll definitely take a look … during the “personal” month away from the requests for the blog.