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The Sweetness of Water
Ernest J. · 2021 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence | 2021 | Winner |
About This Book
In the waning days of the Civil War, two brothers newly freed from slavery forge an unlikely bond with a white farmer in a small Georgia town, setting off a chain of events that reverberates through the entire community. An Oprah's Book Club selection and winner of the 2021 Ernest J. Gaines Award.
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