Danticat’s, “Children of the Sea”, tells a heart wrenching, yet inspirational account of love and loss. Or rather, love in despite of loss. Two anonymous lovers write to one another in a futile attempt to stay in contact despite each of their tragedies. As their letters unfold, Danticat draws readers into the lives of adolescent, separated lovers. The young man flees for his life aboard a ship while his lover remains in Haiti as soldiers bearing orders bound with hatred for humanity and community pillage her homeland, taking with them lives and dignity. Aboard the ship, a woman gives birth to a stillborn baby at sea; one in which came into existence via horrific means. She refused to allow her lifeless child to enter the sea alone, joining
