<p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Take a step back in time and meet the author's large African-American family.&nbsp;In the early 1900s as the book begins they work as impoverished sharecroppers in the Mississippi Delta who face prejudice injustice and racism.&nbsp;But Grandfather McKinley's determination ultimately enables his family to seek a better life of privilege in Michigan.&nbsp;You will laugh and cry as the family secrets of the colorful characters are revealed.&nbsp;Told with warmth and humor A Taste of Privilege is a story of love hope and triumph over adversity.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Madelene Yahya lives in Grand Rapids Michigan.&nbsp;She is a mother and grandmother.&nbsp;Her compassion makes her a great listener and her love of her family provides insight into the colorful family history she shares in this book.&nbsp;Madelene's creativity compassion and sense of humor shine through in these pages.&nbsp;Madelene is totally committed to being a child of God and takes great pleasure in learning and in living life to the fullest.&nbsp;</span></p><p></p><p></p>