Reaching Back

<p>Through the worn pages of a timeworn leather journal <strong>REACHING BACK </strong>unearths the powerful untold legacy of Mignon Samuels and the generations of African-American women who came before her. From her great-grandmother's resilience to her mother's quiet strength Mignon <strong><em>pieces together a lineage marked by pain perseverance and triumph.</em></strong></p><p></p><p>As family secrets surface and long-buried truths come to light Mignon must confront the illusions that have shaped her life-and decide whether the past will define her or empower her.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>A stirring multi-generational saga</em></strong> REACHING BACK explores identity race and the enduring bonds of family. With raw honesty and lyrical insight Nea Anna Simone invites readers on a gripping journey of discovery healing and the unbreakable spirit passed from mother to daughter.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>Bold fast-paced and deeply human</em></strong>-this is a story for anyone who's ever dared to reclaim their story.</p>