Guest DW Plato talks about her latest book " Trials@Tribulations of Modesty Greene

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1-Reviewed By Rabia Tanveer for Readers’ Favorite

It was the year 1789 when Mo’destee Vert was living happily in her country, Senegambia. She was happily in love and dreaming about getting married to the man of her dreams when strangers speaking a foreign language attacked their village. In just one day she changed from Mo’destee Vert to Modesty Greene, a slave. Being the property of Robert Banks was not easy, but she focused on surviving. She braved every single day without realizing that her descendants would one day seek freedom and actually get it!

Trials & Tribulations of Modesty Greene: A Fictional Novel about Harriet Tubman's Historical Legacy by D.W. Plato is a fictional attempt at tracing Harriet Tubman's heritage and how one woman’s bravery led to a woman who would save at least 70 slaves in the future. The narrative is raw, gruesome and emotional at times. The stories of the slaves, the conditions in which they had to live and how they survived despicable masters were sometimes hard to digest. The topic is so sensitive, yet the author has done a wonderful job of not only respecting the characters but dealing very tactfully with the topic.


What brought the story alive and made it even more amazing were the voice actors. They lent their voices to the characters and made them come to life. Tishelle Peterson, Nene Nwoko and Machelle Williams deserve all the kudos they can get for their work. The tone and the cadence of their voices added new weight to the story and reflected the characters. Usually, I don’t prefer to explore a novel by listening to the audiobook, but for this one, I would actually highly recommend my fellow readers to get this audiobook because it will be the best listening time you will ever experience. An exceptional piece of literature!--

2-Reviewed By Kris Moger for Readers’ Favorite
"For me, this book was a ‘wow’ from beginning to end” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Trials and Tribulations of Modesty Greene by D. W. Plato is the incredible survival story of a young girl. Modesty Greene is on the brink of adulthood, eagerly planning her future. She can’t wait to take her place in her community as a wife and mother, loving her husband and children, and contributing to the daily life of her village in Africa. But an ominous danger threatens her perfect future and the life of everyone around her. Young men are disappearing from the village - taken by slave traders, people willing to sell their own countrymen for their own gains. Modesty’s journey takes place during the height of the slave trade when the lives of black people mean nothing. Yet, in the midst of this horrible reality, Modesty somehow finds the strength to keep going, even finding love and building a foundation for her granddaughter, Harriet Tubman.

In Trials and Tribulations of Modesty Greene, D. W. Plato spares nothing and no one in this fictional portrayal of Harriet Tubman’s family past. This novel swings back and forth from beauty and hope to terror and heartbreaking loss. The characters come alive with an honesty that tears into the heart and soul of the reader, making one face the true horror of slavery. Yet, the author carries hope through, showing the resilience and strength of character it takes to create a better world.

Plato’s writing is wonderful, the quality of the audiobook recording is flawless and clear, and the narration of the story is perfect. All three voice actors - Nene Nwoke, Machelle Williams, and Tishelle Peterson - deliver an engaging and convincing portrayal of Plato’s characters. For me, this book was a ‘wow’ from beginning to end.

3-Reviewed by Sarah Stuart for Readers' Favorite
(Audio Version - see end notes.)

Trials & Tribulations of Modesty Greene: A Fictional Novel About Harriet...