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      Parable of the Talents

      by Octavia E. Butler
      Published
      Jan 2000
      Main Genre
      Science Fiction Sci-Fi
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      464
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      Parable Book 2

      About This Book

      Lauren Olamina's love is divided among her young daughter, her community, and the revelation that led Lauren to found a new faith that teaches "God Is Change." But in the wake of environmental and economic chaos, the U.S. government turns a blind eye to violent bigots who consider the mere existence of a black female leader a threat. And soon Lauren must either sacrifice her child and her followers--or forsake the religion that can transform human destiny.

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      Parable
      Book 2
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      Speculative Fiction

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      Science Fiction

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      African-American

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