![]() ![]() Jerdine Nolen recounts her original tale with a light touch and lyrical voice that add depth and resonance to its telling imagery and serious overtones. Instead, the author and artist empower the audience to confront an unbearable history and come away with hope." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Part magical savior, part tall-tale hero, Big Jabe personifies the triumph of African Americans who (miraculously it must sometimes have seemed) escaped from slavery. This eloquent tale neither demeans the characters nor forces readers to identify directly with the character's suffering. ![]() Instead, the author and artist empower the audience to confront an unbearable history and come away with hope., "Freshly inspiring. ![]() ![]()
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