Mississippi, 1848. It’s a bright spring morning when enslaved midwife Zinnie
is forced to begin an unimaginable journey: two thousand miles on foot.
Her newborn baby is strapped to her back, her two little girls holding
her hands, as she walks behind the slavers’ wagons.
Every mile
brings blistered feet, aching limbs and the constant terror of what
might happen to her children. But Zinnie carries an unbreakable
determination to protect them. When they cross state lines, could it be
her chance to fight for their freedom?
Texas, present day. Elementary school teacher and single mom Lynette
is exhausted, balancing work, motherhood and life-changing decisions
about her future. Then, while sorting through her grandmother’s attic,
she discovers a sapphire brooch hidden among long-forgotten treasures.
The
brooch unlocks an extraordinary family story of courage, sacrifice and a
woman who refused to give up. As Lynette uncovers the truth about her
ancestors, will it have the power to change her life forever?
Amazon
The story of Zinnie Freeman was such a page turner, the hardships, I can't even imagine waking with first a baby on my breast, and then as she grew on her back, across country to Utah. She also had two other little ones, and then taking on her sister's children, along with all her other duties, and being a midwife. I did enjoy how the author wrapped up Grandma Zinnie's story.
The present day in this dual time read was harder for me, I loved that Lynette's son is so enlightened and searching into the past, and how in the end we learn more about their family. What I didn't like in this read was the political aspect and references.
This is a read that will linger with you for a long time!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Bookouture, and was not required to give a positive review.
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