Freedom's Shadow
A Novel by Randy Schell
Sam Sharpe was an educated Jamaican slave, Baptist deacon, and valiant leader whose message of passive resistance spread throughout the island and culminated in Jamaican slaves refusing to work following the Christmas Day Holiday of 1831. When the peaceful protest turned into a bloody rebellion, hundreds of slaves were executed, including Sharpe. Undeniably, it was because of Sam Sharpe that, only three years after he was hanged, slavery was finally abolished in Jamaica.
Freedom’s Shadow is a touching, carefully documented, and very compelling fictionalized account of one man’s heroism and the sacrifices he made to bring freedom to his people. This book will appeal to readers who love history, stories of social reform, or a compelling read about heroism and unparalleled courage.
Freedom’s Shadow is a touching, carefully documented, and very compelling fictionalized account of one man’s heroism and the sacrifices he made to bring freedom to his people. This book will appeal to readers who love history, stories of social reform, or a compelling read about heroism and unparalleled courage.
