The Sacred Place: A Novel Audiobook, by Daniel Black Play Audiobook Sample

The Sacred Place: A Novel Audiobook

The Sacred Place: A Novel Audiobook, by Daniel Black Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Kevin R. Free Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781436112734

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

22

Longest Chapter Length:

57:49 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:58 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

29:36 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

5

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Publisher Description

Widely hailed for its historical resonance, Daniel Black's The Sacred Place is a powerful examination of racial tensions in 1955 Mississippi. Visiting from Chicago, 14-year-old Clement is unfamiliar with social customs of the tiny town of Money. Striding into a general store, he offends the white store clerk by not placing his nickel in her hand. This seemingly innocuous act leads to a horrific murder and a conflict drawn along racial lines.

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"Iread this book last summer after reading Daniel Blacks's two other books. A Sacred Place is a story of tragedy, reawakening, strength and pride. It's hard to really write a review I would say read it for yourself and draw your own conclusions then let me know what you think."

— Kathy (5 out of 5 stars)

The Sacred Place Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I felt this book was based loosely in fantasy. As a reader I love when the little guy wins but taking in consideration the time this novel was based on the concept was unbelievable. "

    — Lisa, 8/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book is full of details that make me feel a part of this story. I feel like I received a history lesson from all the historic references. This book was very well researched. I look forward to reading more from this author. . . "

    — Shaun, 4/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A poignant, fictional account of the Emmitt Till murder. Black does a good job of contextualizing the unaccounted for "voices" of those impacted by the horrfic murder and recovery of Till's body. There are some rather grotesque elements in the novel. "

    — Uzzie, 6/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Eloquent. I wish everything I read was this good. "

    — H., 2/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A black boy from Chicago goesto Mississippi in the 30's and sets off a chain reaction in a small town. Races collide and the violence escalates. Moving but written in dep South dialet so it's hard to digest. The ending left some to be desired. Good, but not great like his las book. "

    — Abby, 2/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Interesting, was comparing it to Bernice McFadden's most recent book, and it's an awesome read "

    — Teresa, 2/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " interesting read but a but preachy for my taste. Perfect Peace & They Tell Me Of A Home are my personal favorites authored by Black. "

    — Imthiinking, 2/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I think this could possibly be the greatest book I have ever read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

    — Merry, 12/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Mr. Black did an awesome job telling the story of Emmett Tillman. Suspenseful and provoking, edge of seat story telling! "

    — Valerie, 10/22/2009
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Got very preachy in the last 1/4 of the book. Everybody talking to God, preaching to the people, family ect. I would like to have some of how the people learned to get along. "

    — Yvonne, 4/28/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Gripping story! The ending was unexpected. I look forward to reading more from Daniel Black. "

    — Chezon, 10/9/2008

About Daniel Black

Daniel Black is an author and professor of African American studies and English at Clark Atlanta University. His books include The Coming, Perfect Peace, and They Tell Me of a Home. He is the winner of the Distinguished Writer Award from the Middle-Atlantic Writer's Association and has been nominated for the Townsend Prize for Fiction, the Ernest J. Gaines Award, and the Georgia Author of the Year Award.

About Kevin R. Free

Kevin R. Free is an audiobook narrator and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and several AudioFile best narrations of the year selections. Known for his work with young-adult novels, he has read titles by Rick Riordan, Walter Dean Myers, and Joe Haldeman. In 2011 he was named a Best Voice in Young Adult and Fantasy from AudioFile magazine for his narration of Myers’ The Cruisers: Checkmate.