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The Lost German Slave Girl: The Extraordinary True Story of Sally Miller and Her Fight for Freedom in Old New OrleansIt is a spring morning in New Orleans, 1843. In the Spanish Quarter, on a street lined with flophouses and gambling dens, Madame Carl recognizes a face from her past. It is the face of a German girl, Sally Miller, who disappeared twenty five years earlier. But the young woman is property, the slave of a nearby cabaret owner. She has no memory of a "white" past. Yet her resemblance to her mother is striking, and she bears two telltale birthmarks. In
It is a spring morning in New Orleans, 1843. In the Spanish Quarter, on a street lined with flophouses and gambling dens, Madame Carl recognizes a face from her past. It is the face of a German girl, Sally Miller, who disappeared twenty-five years earlier. But the young woman is property, the slave of a nearby cabaret owner. She has no memory of a "white" past. Yet her resemblance to her mother is striking, and she bears two telltale birthmarks. In brilliant novelistic detail, award-winning historian John Bailey reconstructs the exotic sights, sounds, and smells of mid-nineteenth-century New Orleans, as well as the incredible twists and turns of Sally Miller's celebrated and sensational case. Did Miller, as her relatives sought to prove, arrive from Germany under perilous circumstances as an indentured servant or was she, as her master claimed, part African, and a slave for life? A tour de force of investigative history that reads like a suspense novel, The Lost German Slave Girl is a fascinating exploration of slavery and its laws, a brilliant reconstruction of mid-nineteenth-century New Orleans, and a riveting courtroom drama. It is also an unforgettable portrait of a young woman in pursuit of freedom.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Published: 11/29/2005
ISBN: 9780802142290
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.76d
Review Citations: Kirkus Best Books 03/01/2006 pg. 2
Kliatt 05/01/2006 pg. 30
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Finally! A Book That Teaches Kids How to Calm Down
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Pediatrician approved! This is a great book for toddlers, preschoolers and even school-age kids! What sets this book apart from other books on this topic is that it helps kids understand the physical sensation of their emotions. It explains what is happening in their brains and bodies when those feelings start to get "too big.” Also, instead of just telling a child to stay calm, it gives them safe, tangible ways to actually do it like belly breathing, asking for a cuddle, and so many more , As a Pediatrician who works closely with children and families, I can’t recommend this enough. It’s a gentle, practical, and science-backed tool that turns a stressful meltdown into a teaching opportunity. Will be buying more copies of this book for my kids preschool and school!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Different ways that really help
Format: Board book
Helps so much
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Loved this book, really helped with my kids!
Format: Board book
This book is so helpful to give parents the language to talk through feelings with their kids! I have big feeling kids and often the social media scripts can feel awkward and forced. I love that this book helps me have that conversation while my kids are calm and enjoying the cute pictures. I really liked the other two books by Dr. Goodwin and this one is a great addition!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect book with a strong research basis presented in an age-appropriate and fun way
Format: Board book
Fantastic, research-based book - I love the clear detailing of specific strategies (not just "use strategies" like other books often have) and it's written at a level that is easy to understand for a variety of ages. It's also pleasant to read as an adult, which you can't say about many didactic books like this. Illustrations are very cute. I can already tell this will be a powerful book in our arsenal!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Most Useful and Applicable Toddler Book I’ve Found
Format: Kindle
Goodwin’s series continues to be one of my favorite parenting tools I’ve found. While my toddler loves the images and messaging, Goodwin’s applicable and usable tip list in the back of her books is the secret sauce that sets her apart. A must for caregivers of young children!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026