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Texaco by Patrick Chamoiseau is the story of Marie-Sophie Laborieux, the daughter of a liberated slave, who recounts her family's history from the 1820s to the late 1900s in a shantytown on the outskirts of Fort-de-France, Martinique. The narrative focuses on their struggles, resilience, and defiance against external forces aiming to erase their existence, culminating in the preservation of their stories and culture. The book includes themes of slavery, forced abortions, and systemic oppression.