Parable of the Sower - by Octavia E Butler

Parable of the Sower is a thought-provoking and deeply moving novel that explores themes of hope, faith, and resilience in a post-apocalyptic America.

Set in 2025 California, where small communities must protect themselves from hordes of desperate scavengers and drug-addicted raiders, the story follows an 18-year-old Black woman named Lauren Olamina as she embarks on a perilous journey north along the dangerous coastal highways.

With her unique gift of hyperempathy, which allows her to feel others' pain as her own, Lauren faces unimaginable horrors and overwhelming odds, but never loses sight of her vision for a better world.

Through her struggles and triumphs, she cultivates a community that is both fiercely protective and deeply compassionate, and inspires readers to do the same.

This powerful and prophetic novel is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt hopeless in the face of adversity, and is a testament to the enduring power of hope, faith, and resilience in the face of unimaginable odds.