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This book focuses on alternative types of slave narratives, especially courtroom testimony, and interrogates how such narratives were produced, the societies (both those that were majority slave societies and those in which slaves were a distinct minority of the population) in which testimony was permitted, and the meanings that can be attached to such narratives. The chapters in this book provide valuable information about the everyday lives—including the inner and spiritual lives—of enslaved African American and Native American individuals in the British and French Atlantic World, from Canada to the Caribbean. It explores slave testimony as a form of autobiographical narrative, and in ways that allow us to foreground enslaved persons’ lived experience as expressed in their own words.

This book focuses on alternative types of slave narratives, especially courtroom testimony, and interrogates how such narratives were produced, the societies (both those that were majority slave societies and those in which slaves were a distinct minority of the population) in which testimony was permitted, and the meanings that can be attached to such narratives. The chapters in this book provide valuable information about the everyday lives—including the inner and spiritual lives—of enslaved African American and Native American individuals in the British and French Atlantic World, from Canada to the Caribbean. It explores slave testimony as a form of autobiographical narrative, and in ways that allow us to foreground enslaved persons’ lived experience as expressed in their own words.

''Ali is one of the best flawed heroines in Irish commercial fiction since Rachel Walsh in Marian Keyes'' ground-breaking Rachel''s Holiday...'' Sunday Times ''Hyper current ... hugely relevant'' Irish Independent ''Modern and witty'' Emer McLysaght, co-author of the Aisling books''So sweet, so funny -- I loved it'' Marian KeyesThe Glossie Influencer Awards are fast approaching and Ali Jones is hell-bent on a win and breaking through 10,000 followers on Instagram. But when Ali inadvertantly leads people to believe she''s pregnant, she quickly realises that playing the ''Mummy-Influencer'' card could be her ticket to Insta-success. And she''s not going to let a small detail like a fake pregnancy get in her way. Even if the reappearance of Tinder Sam, who seems determined to take his role of ''baby'' daddy seriously, makes things a little more complicated ...Elsewhere on Insta, Shelly Devine, Ireland''s biggest influencer (and Ali''s idol) is also guarding secrets from her followers, and her husband ...Both Ali and Shelly have decisions to make but as the night of the Glossies draws near, will they realise what''s important before they lose what matters most?''Fresh, current and thoroughly enjoyable'' Eithne Shortall''Written with heart and humour, Filter This peels back the social media mask so many wear as a disguise and reveals the real people beneath'' Cecelia Ahern

''White''s sharp-eyed take on modern life couldn''t be more on target '' Irish Independent All looks perfect for Ali and Shelly. And that''s what counts, right? But beneath the filters, it''s a different story . . .Ali Jones is dealing with a lot. The fallout from her ill-conceived plan to fake a pregnancy to gain new social media followers, an inbox filled with horrible messages, her ex is still ignoring her ... Oh, and she actually is pregnant. For real this time.But as Ali debates trying to salvage her online career as a desperate step to support her baby, Queen of the Influencers Shelly Devine discovers that her mysterious stalker seems to know a shocking amount about the life not shown in her glossy aspirational content - a life Shelly wants to keep hidden.As Ali and Shelly try to figure out how to live their lives online, they start to realise that the lines between fact and fiction are still blurry, even for them. And are they in danger of losing the people that matter most?

''I loved it!'' Marian Keyes''Laugh-out-loud funny, sharp as a tack and compulsively readable ... I loved it.'' Louise O''Neill''I loved The Snag List. It''s a sharp, funny story of female friendship at its best, with characters you''ll fall in love with.'' Beth O''Leary''Astutely observed, whip-smart and very, very funny.'' Sarah Breen''Laugh-out-loud hilarious ... White''s pages fizz with earthy wit and [Marian] Keyes fans will definitely find plenty to enjoy here'' Sunday IndependentFor thirty-somethings Lindy, Ailbhe and Roe, the move to Monteray Valley - a hyper-polished new luxury housing development - feels like slow death by Netflix and tedious WhatsApp groups. And in the midst of lives overtaken by domestic obligations, what space is left for their own hopes and dreams?Lindy''s realising that her ambitions have been hijacked by her son''s career. He''s eleven.Ailbhe ''has it all'': a successful business, a husband, a baby ... and a colossal secret.And Roe is trying for a baby - a risky business when you''re not sure you want one.Compiling a snag list for their builder prompts the new friends to consider what needs to be fixed in their ownlives. But is chasing unfulfilled dreams really the key to happiness - or likely to lead to more regrets?

Popular Fiction Book of the Year - An Post Irish Book Awards 2023''Relatable, hilarious, insightful'' LOUISE O''NEILL''Extremely funny and refreshingly honest'' MARIAN KEYES''Unputdownable'' IRISH TIMES''Fantastic'' IRISH INDEPENDENT''A genuinely hilarious read that is also full of heart, grit, and real emotion'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENTLEXI IS ON TOP OF THE WORLDThe podcast she co-hosts with her best friend is going stratospheric. But will the success bring them closer, or drive them apart?JOANNE''S JUST HAD A BABYAnd her life now looks very different to the ones her child-free mates seem to be living. Does becoming a mum mean she has to change who she is?CLAIRE IS FEELING LEFT OUTMaybe she''s being paranoid, but it feels like her childhood pals have set up a group chat without her. Is it time to show them what they''re missing?Fate brings Claire, Joanne and Lexi together as they navigate the knotty, joyful and occasionally toxic swamp that is female friendship. But how will they each decide which friendships to fight for, and which to let go forever?