ABOUT THE BOOK
In 1869, a kingdom rose in the South. And Louella was its queen. Over the twenty-four years she’s been enslaved on the Montgomery Plantation, Louella learned to feel one hate. Hate for the man who sold her mother. Hate for the overseer who left her daddy to hang from a noose. Hate so powerful there’s no room in her heart for love, not even for the honourable Reverend William, whom she likes and respects enough to marry. But when William finally listens to Louella’s pleas and leads the formerly enslaved people out of their plantation, Louella begins to replace her hate with hope. Hope that they will find a place where they can live free from fear. Hope that despite her many unanswered prayers, she can learn to trust new miracles. Soon, William and Louella become the appointed king and queen of their self-proclaimed Kingdom of the Happy Land. And though they are still surrounded by opposition, they continue to share a message of joy and goodness—and fight for the freedom and dignity of all. Transformative and breathtakingly honest, the American Queen shares the unsung true history of a kingdom built as a refuge for the courageous people who dared to dream of a different way of life.
MY THOUGHTS
I have no words. This is my first time reading a story like this with so many details. It was amazing. Actually, it was an honour to read it. And to think these were true events that happened is all the more outstanding. The author did a stellar job with this book. I enjoyed the story immensely.
Louella was a force to be recokned with. Her strength and grit despite slavery was so inspiring. Her mind was as strong as the Oaks she hated, but in the end, she became an “oak” for her people. I loved reading about the people of the happy land. They lived for each other. They were their brother’s keeper.
I was touched by the sacrifice of a few for the good of many. I saw the themes of faith in God in the most difficult situations.
King Williams, with a few words but more of lifestyle, converted his wife to a life of faith in God and positivity.
I listened to the audio version of the book, and the narrator did a fantastic job. It’s really wonderful. She brought so much colour to the book. I enjoyed her narration.
I received a copy of this book, and this is my honest opinion.
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