Blue Roots: African-American Folk Magic of the Gullah People

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Summary: You Want This
Review: Do you enjoy folklore? Are you interested in the Gullah people? Do you just want to read some spooky tales? If so, this is the book for you. Blue Roots explains how the Gullah got to SC and why they alone out all of black America have hung on to so much of their African culture. You will be chilled by stories of the dreaded plateye and the hag. You will read of Dr.Buzzard the greatest of the root doctors and how the High Sherrif of the Low Country brought him down. I especially appreciated the fact that the author showed a respect for the Gullah and their ways and
made no judgements.

Kimberley Wilson, author of 11 Things Mama Should Have Told You About Men

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Summary: Colorful, Robust, Wonderfuly written.
Review: Everything you ever wanted to know about the coastal people of the Carolinas that no one wants to tell you.Mysterious, makes you think and you can't help but want to know more. I Enjoyed every chapter, and chuckled when I found I could relate to "never pay back salt", and "never keep a crowing hen"

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Summary: A must read for Lover's of Gullah Folklore
Review: I've been a South Carolinian all my life and while in college @ SC State I developed an interest in the Geechee or Gullah culture. I researched several library collections for info documenting the life and folklore of the Sea Islands. After spending time down on several of the islands I realized how important this vanishing culture was to not only S. Carolina, but the US as well. I found Mr. Pickneys book by accident while just browing around in a book store. I read four pages and immediately knew I had to purchase it. This book is filled with some really good stories both true and folklore. He even covers Dr. Buzzard the famed root doctor that all blacks in SC have heard so many stories about. Buy it!!!!

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Summary: A TERRIFIC BOOK!!!
Review: This was a great book, not only from a historical standpoint, but from a cultural standpoint, as well. It allows the reader to know that such terrific and interesting cultures exist in today's society. If possible, I would give this book six stars!