Shannon is a passionate reader and former teacher who has always found inspiration in the arts. Fascinated by different styles of writing, she embraces expression as a powerful form of art, allowing creativity to flourish in every aspect of life. Her journey reflects a deep love for learning and sharing the beauty of words and ideas.
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Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
Parable of the Talents is told from the points of view of Lauren Oya Olamina, her daughter Larkin Olamina/Asha Vere, and Lauren's husband Taylor Franklin Bankole. The novel consists of journal entries by Lauren and Bankole and passages by Asha Vere. In 2032, five years after the events of the previous novel Parable of the Sower, Lauren has founded a new community called Acorn, located in the hills of Cape Mendocino. The community is centered around her religion, Earthseed, which is predicated on the belief that humanity's destiny is to travel beyond Earth and live on other planets in order for humanity to reach adulthood.
The novel is set against the backdrop of a dystopian United States that has come under the grip of a Christian fundamentalist denomination called "Christian America" led by President Andrew Steele Jarret. Seeking to restore American power and prestige, and using the slogan "Make America Great Again", Jarret embarks on a crusade to cleanse America of non-Christian faiths. Slavery has resurfaced with advanced "shock collars" being used to control slaves. Virtual reality headsets known as "Dreamasks" are also popular since they enable wearers to escape their harsh reality.
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"This work stands out as a testament to the author's enormous talent, and to the human spirit." —Publishers Weekly
"Butler sets the imagination free, blending the real and the possible." —United Press International
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Shannon Hansbury Writes
Marietta, Georgia, United States
““Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.” - Lorraine Hansberry