Wow. Just read it.

One of those books that hooked me in right away. Lalita Tademy tells the story of her 2+ years of family history research and shares it with us. Her family history begins in the Cane River as a family of slaves. This book is told through the eyes of the females of the family. I couldn't help but feel I was right there with the family through all the hardships. I am excited to read the sequel, Red River, the men of the family's point of view.

I picked this book up at a used book sale. It is a bit older, but the story of slavery and families is always relevant. This story was written by the author about her own great-grandmother and her family. The story was powerful and the pictures added a lovely touch.

This book was recommended to me many years ago and I have finally picked it up. Sorry to have waited so long to get to it. Great book following the author's family roots with lots of pictures and official documents included. It starts in LA on a cotton plantation and follows the successive generations of Elizabeth the cook. It also involves miscegenation and its ramifications. This is a 4.5⭐ book for me.