KENNETH GENTILI

Historical Fiction Author

Breaking Chains – eBook

$6.95

At 80 years old, Sam, an enslaved man in Colonial Georgia, risks everything for a final chance at freedom—embarking on an 800-mile journey toward Philadelphia. Pursued by slave catchers and tested by a world built to keep him bound, Sam’s courage and resilience are a testament to the human spirit. Breaking Chains is a powerful novel of survival, hope, and the enduring fight for human dignity.

Breaking Chains is an unforgettable story about Sam, an African slave in Colonial America who, at 80, dares to defy a lifetime of bondage. Driven by an unrelenting spirit and the dream of freedom, Sam embarks on a harrowing, 800-mile trek from Georgia to the promised hope of Philadelphia. Armed with nothing but a sack of grains, sharp survival instincts. and a deep wisdom, Sam faces insurmountable odds: Slave catchers on the prowl, unknown territory, and an unforgiving society intent on keeping him chained. Along the way, he forges unexpected friendships and embraces the transformative power of self-determination. In a twist that bridges centuries, Sam's extraordinary journey profoundly impacts Paul, a modern-day researcher who finds himself entangled in Sam's story. A searing and intimate portrait of slavery's cruel legacy, Breaking Chains reveals the indomitable human spirit's fight for freedom—and the unbreakable chains that connect us all.

Additional information

Weight 1.49 lbs
Dimensions 6 × 9 in
Cover Type

Paperback, Hardcover