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Sweet Bitter Freedom: the enthralling sequel to the Throwback
Though the Civil War has now ended, Mosa is confronted by new challenges and old adversaries as she seeks to create a life back on the plantation. While some hope to build a new South, the old South refuses to die.
Her husband becoming a politician seems to offer a new dawn, but the ramifications of his election to office are far from what Mosa expected them to be.
Can Mosa forgive and forget and will she and her family ever be safe? Will she lose everything or find a way through?
Facing danger, she makes a life-changing decision.
A saga of struggle, betrayal, loss and the power of family and friendship. The gripping sequel to The Throwback.
Praise for the Throwback:
"This is a well-written tale full of sadness, anger, joy, and triumph. I enjoyed every minute reading it. The characters were believable and relatable and the story is timeless. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about history, love, tragedy, compassion, and the triumph of good over evil."
"This was a great read that was hard to put down. There were new, interesting circumstances, twists and turns. A suspenseful historical novel to the very end."
"An excellent book before and after the Civil War. I enjoyed the plot, the characters, and the settings. Mosa made the story come alive."
"A wonderful endearing book, even though it was about slavery. The characters were real & memorable. I couldn't wait to read the next page. Would recommend to anyone. I read it in one sitting."
"Historical fiction at its best. The characters came to life and readers could empathize with each role."
Her husband becoming a politician seems to offer a new dawn, but the ramifications of his election to office are far from what Mosa expected them to be.
Can Mosa forgive and forget and will she and her family ever be safe? Will she lose everything or find a way through?
Facing danger, she makes a life-changing decision.
A saga of struggle, betrayal, loss and the power of family and friendship. The gripping sequel to The Throwback.
Praise for the Throwback:
"This is a well-written tale full of sadness, anger, joy, and triumph. I enjoyed every minute reading it. The characters were believable and relatable and the story is timeless. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about history, love, tragedy, compassion, and the triumph of good over evil."
"This was a great read that was hard to put down. There were new, interesting circumstances, twists and turns. A suspenseful historical novel to the very end."
"An excellent book before and after the Civil War. I enjoyed the plot, the characters, and the settings. Mosa made the story come alive."
"A wonderful endearing book, even though it was about slavery. The characters were real & memorable. I couldn't wait to read the next page. Would recommend to anyone. I read it in one sitting."
"Historical fiction at its best. The characters came to life and readers could empathize with each role."
208 pages, Paperback
First published October 3, 2018
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About the author
David Canford
20 books42 followersWriting historical fiction, David Canford is able to combine his love of history and travel in novels that take readers on a rollercoaster journey through time and place with characters who face struggle and hardship but where resilience, love and forgiveness can overcome hatred and oppression.
He has also written two novels about the future, and a travelogue.
David has three grown up daughters and lives on the south coast of England with his wife and their dog.
For news about new releases and more visit www.davidcanford.com or visit him on Facebook or Instagram.
He has also written two novels about the future, and a travelogue.
David has three grown up daughters and lives on the south coast of England with his wife and their dog.
For news about new releases and more visit www.davidcanford.com or visit him on Facebook or Instagram.
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May 6, 2022
Freedom?
The Civil War has just ended, and Mosa, the main character and ex-slave from David’s first book in the series “The Throwback” has been given the deed to the plantation. It has been decided though, that it should be divided amongst the 8 family members who had worked it all their lives. Then they begin to make more changes, but the white banker and other white men in the community have other ideas.
I never trust sequels for they usually lack what the first book had given to the reader. This didn’t happen, for the book was as exciting as the first one. The Black characters are wonderful, and well, what can I say about the white save owners that hasn’t been said before? The Blacks did not get the freedom as was promised to them. So Mosa left the plantation and began her adventures traveling to other cities to find work. Perhaps, I think, it was better to have left the plantation and have more experiences in life, but well, no, for the ex-slaves that stayed were turned into sharecroppers, the white man’s way of keeping them in bondage. I think Mosa faired better, but for the Black in generals, life was always a struggle and it continues to this very day.
Frederick Douglas wrote that he believed we could have another Civil War unless the U.S. united, but today we are more ununited as ever. We can’t even get together to fight Covid-19.
I also like how David’s books are hard to put down. I find that there is never a dull moment when reading them. How he does it, I do not know.
The Civil War has just ended, and Mosa, the main character and ex-slave from David’s first book in the series “The Throwback” has been given the deed to the plantation. It has been decided though, that it should be divided amongst the 8 family members who had worked it all their lives. Then they begin to make more changes, but the white banker and other white men in the community have other ideas.
I never trust sequels for they usually lack what the first book had given to the reader. This didn’t happen, for the book was as exciting as the first one. The Black characters are wonderful, and well, what can I say about the white save owners that hasn’t been said before? The Blacks did not get the freedom as was promised to them. So Mosa left the plantation and began her adventures traveling to other cities to find work. Perhaps, I think, it was better to have left the plantation and have more experiences in life, but well, no, for the ex-slaves that stayed were turned into sharecroppers, the white man’s way of keeping them in bondage. I think Mosa faired better, but for the Black in generals, life was always a struggle and it continues to this very day.
Frederick Douglas wrote that he believed we could have another Civil War unless the U.S. united, but today we are more ununited as ever. We can’t even get together to fight Covid-19.
I also like how David’s books are hard to put down. I find that there is never a dull moment when reading them. How he does it, I do not know.
March 31, 2020
Very historically accurate
Written very well. Historically accurate. I was riveted and read the entire book in two days. Yes it’s that good. I laughed out loud and I even had a few tears.
Written very well. Historically accurate. I was riveted and read the entire book in two days. Yes it’s that good. I laughed out loud and I even had a few tears.
September 22, 2020
Very good book
Such a happy ending for a family that had endured much. This author is suberb, and I plan to read more of his books. Hope you will too, you will not be disappointed.
Such a happy ending for a family that had endured much. This author is suberb, and I plan to read more of his books. Hope you will too, you will not be disappointed.
July 29, 2020
Sweet Bitter Freedom
Sweet Bitter Freedom is the sequel to The Throwback. Just wonderful! I really liked both novels. Be sure to read The Throwback first to enjoy Sweet Bitter Freedom even more!
Sweet Bitter Freedom is the sequel to The Throwback. Just wonderful! I really liked both novels. Be sure to read The Throwback first to enjoy Sweet Bitter Freedom even more!
December 13, 2018
Sweet Bitter Freedom is perfect title!
Mosa's life consisted of so many tragedies, but she never gave up, never stopped trying to make it better for her children. I wished she could have found Love!
Mosa's life consisted of so many tragedies, but she never gave up, never stopped trying to make it better for her children. I wished she could have found Love!
March 3, 2021
Sweet Bitter Freedom: the enthralling sequel to the Throwback is by David Canford. This novel is really good and I am trilled I have has a chance to read this sequel. This novel takes place after the Civil War and centers around Mosa who is half back and half white. This came about through a throwback to a grandfather who had taken a slave. When Mosa’s Mother had a black baby, she was ostracized and broken and Mosa brought up as a slave. When she was still a young lady, her half-brother found out the truth and accepted her as his half-sister and left the plantation to her when she grew up and he went to fight for the Confederacy. This is the story of how Mosa deals with the Reconstruction and unscrupulous Southern gentlemen. This book deals with topics that have been left untouched for many years making the book very interesting.
October 7, 2021
Great Sequel
This as a great sequel to book one. This continues the story of Mosa after the Civil War ends. Reconstruction was started but then it was left in the hands of the Southerns. Mosa continues to struggle due to her great grandfather's heritage and her children are also caught up in the struggles. I thought the ending was kind of abrupt and there was no epilogue. Not sure if this is just how the series is going to end or if this was left open for another book to be written in the series.
This as a great sequel to book one. This continues the story of Mosa after the Civil War ends. Reconstruction was started but then it was left in the hands of the Southerns. Mosa continues to struggle due to her great grandfather's heritage and her children are also caught up in the struggles. I thought the ending was kind of abrupt and there was no epilogue. Not sure if this is just how the series is going to end or if this was left open for another book to be written in the series.
January 9, 2021
The progression of slavery in the South takes two friends across the ocean where life for Mosa and Lowenna is not much better . Boundaries were still in place even here.
A continuing story of survival in a world of prejudice taking lives that sacrifice all they have to change history.
A continuing story of survival in a world of prejudice taking lives that sacrifice all they have to change history.
August 31, 2021
Very disappointing. The author must gave God that d and jyst where the book with no writing of what happened to mosa
Sad I didn't like the ending at all. The book is all over the place. Don't recommend this book to anyone
Sad I didn't like the ending at all. The book is all over the place. Don't recommend this book to anyone
January 23, 2024
Sweet Bitter Freedom
Excellent read, it kept my attention from the start. I would recommend this book to my friends. Can't wait to read book three to find out what happens to Miss.
Excellent read, it kept my attention from the start. I would recommend this book to my friends. Can't wait to read book three to find out what happens to Miss.
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February 16, 2025good historical fiction
I read this book after I read the throwback. Both books are good . The story moves fast. The characters became my friends. I can't wait to read the third book in the series
I read this book after I read the throwback. Both books are good . The story moves fast. The characters became my friends. I can't wait to read the third book in the series
July 31, 2020
This was tough to review. Interesting premise. Could have been much better. Too much going on. The book moves very rapidly but there is inadequate character and plot development.
January 4, 2021
Good book easy read.
March 28, 2021
2books
I very much like these 2 books. Would have read a third had there been one. Will read more of his books.
I very much like these 2 books. Would have read a third had there been one. Will read more of his books.
July 20, 2021
Story is simple, good but once again very little character development. However with all historical fiction, I always learn something new.
August 15, 2021
Enjoyed the sequel
I have enjoyed both of the books about Mosa and her family. Quick read with some twist and turns. Download and enjoy.
I have enjoyed both of the books about Mosa and her family. Quick read with some twist and turns. Download and enjoy.
January 12, 2023
One word - awful
April 12, 2024
"The Throw Back" was a good book, but the sequel "Sweet Bitter Freedom" was just ok.
Jump around a lot and just ended bluntly.....
Jump around a lot and just ended bluntly.....
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