Kindred by Octavia E. Butler: A Time-Traveling Journey Summary

Chapter 1 What's Kindred<br> <br> "Kindred" is a science fiction novel written by Octavia E. Butler, first published in 1979. The book follows the story of a young African American woman named Dana who is transported back in time to antebellum Maryland, where she encounters her ancestors, a white slave owner named Rufus Weylin and a free-spirited black woman named Alice. As Dana continues to be drawn back to the past, she must navigate the complexities of race, power, and humanity in order to survive and protect her own future. "Kindred" is considered a groundbreaking work in the science fiction genre...