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Shallow Waters

A Novel

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In this “captivating” (Harper’s Bazaar) and lyrical debut novel—perfect for fans of The Water Dancer and the Legacy of Orïsha series—the Yoruba deity of the sea, Yemaya, is brought to vivid life as she discovers the power of Black resilience, love, and feminine strength in antebellum America.

Shallow Waters imagines Yemaya, an Orïsha—a deity in the religion of Africa’s Yoruba people—cast into mid-1800s America. We meet Yemaya as a young woman, still in the care of her mother and not yet fully aware of the spectacular power she possesses to protect herself and those she holds dear.

The journey laid out in Shallow Waters sees Yemaya confront the greatest evils of this era; transcend time and place in search of Obatala, a man who sacrifices his own freedom for the chance at hers; and grow into the powerful woman she was destined to become. We travel alongside Yemaya from her native Africa and on to the “New World,” with vivid pictures of life for those left on the outskirts of power in the nascent Americas.

Yemaya realizes the fighter within, travels the Underground Railroad in search of the mysterious stranger Obatala, and crosses paths with icons of our history on the road to freedom. Shallow Waters is a “riveting and heartbreaking” (Publishers Weekly) work of ritual storytelling from promising debut author Anita Kopacz.
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"Michelle Kopacz's narration fits the tone perfectly. Her deep voice is warm and measured. This is an audiobook about the power of stories, and listening to Kopacz deliver it is by turns enraging and healing. She's excellent with all the characters, but it's the way she embodies Yemaya's determination and spirit that will capture listeners' hearts."
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I want to read the actual book. This story was so good. Thank you Anita!

What an amazing story

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This book was amazing…. Listened to it in a two day on my commute to work. Amazing story about our descendants and what they have done for us. My only question is when is there a Part 2??

Thank you

Black Excellence

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Our imagination is all we have and stories keep our imagination alive. I enjoyed this story.

Quite a pleasant listen. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

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love the writing and the story, it is honestly Inspiring and beautiful. I'm looking forward to the next book and a movie in the future!!!

Amazing story

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Love this story, this shook me to my core! Displaced Africans around the world can finally get a glimpse at their spirituality in a way that hasn’t been demonized. We’ve been taught to hate ourselves and call our ancestors witches, but this story reveals a side that has been hidden from us. What a story! Fills me with hope and love! Thank you Anita.

Black woman Is God

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