{"product_id":"while-the-cicadas-sing-someone-weeps-hardcover","title":"While the Cicadas Sing: Someone Weeps - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLlewellyn E. Piper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the post-Civil War South, a Black family on a Mississippi plantation faces brutal injustices and economic bondage. After the lynching of their parents, a young son embarks on a perilous journey toward freedom, revealing the resilience of love and faith amidst despair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the 1880s in Vicksburg, Mississippi, \u003cem\u003eWhile the Cicadas Sing \u003c\/em\u003eexplores the harsh realities faced by Black families in the Deep South, where the legacy of slavery persists despite the promise of freedom. On a cotton plantation where white dominance remains unchallenged and the law often ignores injustice, the community struggles against economic dependency and racial violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the eyes of the young protagonist, readers witness the devastating impact of lynching and the courage required to survive in a world defined by cruelty and oppression. His journey becomes a testament to resilience, faith, and the enduring hope for dignity and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending historical context with powerful human storytelling, \u003cem\u003eWhile the Cicadas Sing \u003c\/em\u003einvites readers to reflect on the lasting legacy of racial inequality and the strength of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 172\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53377065779507,"sku":"9798318821530","price":30.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Sy66VP9PrE9798318821530.webp?v=1779314849","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/while-the-cicadas-sing-someone-weeps-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}