A gripping story that spans 3 generations about an issue that still affects our nation, racism. The story starts out when Elizabeth Balsam meets with a man who has photographs that might belong to a distant relative of hers. Elizabeth ends up losing her job and decides to pursue her relative and the mystery behind the photos. She ends up going to live with her great Aunt Nora and we begin to learn about Nora. Nora fell in love with a black man in the 1960s. Even though they live in the north people still frown on their relationship and her life becomes very difficult. Nora tells Elizabeth about an even more distant relative named Mary. Mary lived during the time of the Civil War. She was left alone when her husband joined the Civil War. Mary ends up helping escaped slaves and comes to rely on a runaway slave named George.
All three stories are about love, forgiveness and following your heart. It also helps us remember just how history can keep repeating itself if nothing is done about it. I found this book having a very powerful message and an important story to tell.
All three stories are about love, forgiveness and following your heart. It also helps us remember just how history can keep repeating itself if nothing is done about it. I found this book having a very powerful message and an important story to tell.