Reading Circle: I Tituba: Black Witch of Salem by Maryse Condé

I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem by Maryse Condé is a powerful and often-overlooked Caribbean literary classic that reclaims the voice of one of history's most misunderstood women- Tituba of the Salem Witch Trials.

Born into the brutal realities of slavery in Barbados, Tituba witnesses tragedy from an early age and is raised by the wise healer Mama Yaya, who teaches her the spiritual knowledge, herbal medicine and ancestral traditions that will shape her life. But when love leads her away from the island she calls home, Tituba finds herself caught in the fear, prejudice and religious fanaticism of colonial Salem.

Blending history, folklore and imagination, Maryse Condé breathes life into the woman remembered only as the "witch" of the Salem trials, transforming her into a complex, defiant and unforgettable heroine. Richly layered and deeply moving, I, Tituba is a landmark work of Caribbean literature that deserves to be far better known. 

You're invited to join our next inspirational Reading Circle, and discover this literary classic.

Our first Reading date is Thursday 16th July, subsequent sessions are on Thursday 30th July and the final reading is on 13th August. 

We will share which chapter you need to read up to when you register.

You can order copies of the book at Newbeaconbooks.co.uk - if you're quick! But in any case we ask that you avoid spending too much of the copy. There are loads of sources available online. You might consider asking your library to provide a copy. 

You decide how much you want to contribute but we ask for those not part of the Meditation Subscription to pay a minimum of £2.22 to take part in the Circle.