First published 2019
A chance discovery of an old family photo sends a man on a journey to uncover his grandmother's past. As he delves into the realities of racism and segregation his ancestors faced in 1950s America, vivid memories and personal accounts paint a portrait of resilience and the human capacity to overcome adversity. At the heart of this powerful narrative lies the transformative bond between a grandson and his grandmother, and the revelations that bring them closer together.
Genres: american-fiction, biography-memoir, family-drama, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-transformation
Period: 1950s
364 pages · Hardcover · Wentworth Press
Content warnings: racism