Publisher's Synopsis
Through the worn pages of a timeworn leather journal, REACHING BACK 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 pieces together a lineage marked by pain, perseverance, and triumph.
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.
A stirring, multi-generational saga, 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.
Bold, fast-paced, and deeply human-this is a story for anyone who's ever dared to reclaim their story.
