Books like Or Give Me Death by Ann Rinaldi
Set in 18th‑century Virginia, "Or Give Me Death" follows the Henry family through a hidden tragedy. Sarah Henry, Patrick’s wife, is confined in a cellar while her mind deteriorates, turning her and her children into a risk. The narrative, told from the view of the Henry children, suggests that Patrick’s legendary call to "Give me liberty, or give me death" was first whispered by his wife in her desperate cry for personal freedom.
Through compassionate prose, the book explores themes of family, mental illness, and the often overlooked voices of women in American history.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Ann Rinaldi
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