A review by mozbolt
Conjure Women by Afia Atakora

5.0

This book was absolutely beautiful and an honor to read. Full of magical realism, it depicts the twisted trauma and secrets of a southern household of white masters and black slaves, opening up dialogue about the torturous treatment of black men, women, and children. Conjure Women also taught me a great deal about the types of healing magic used by black women to heal, protect, and sustain power and autonomy. The focus on pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and dead and living babies was difficult, but important in the context of the timeframe and society. I love and respect this book greatly and I hope to read more works by Afia Atakora in the future.