Reaching Back: Mignon Samuels Trilogy Book 1 - Softcover

Simone, Nea Anna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0985883308 ISBN 13: 9780985883300

Publisher: Bespoke Media Marketing, LLC, 2013

Synopsis

National Bestseller - REACHING BACK succeeds in creating lives that are memorable - they will draw you in and not let you go! This is a work that is both great literature & entertainment. An aging leather bound journal provides a glimpse into the captivating family history of Mignon Samuels, shedding light on the struggles of several generations of African-American women - reaching back in time to her maternal great grandmother to her own mother, and the circumstances endured by each woman in their lives. Fueled by their legacy, Mignon decides to make daring changes of her own, and forge ahead - out of her marriage - to a new future with her three daughters. Mignon feels betrayed by the dream of a fairytale tale life that everyone thought her wealthy husband had given to her - in truth, he had only given her pain. Author Nea Anna Simone crafts a multi-generational tale that takes the reader along a difficult journey with a woman who finds the courage and inspiration to break the bonds and strict codes of the African-American elite. Simone forces the reader to face questions of family secrets, difficult relationships and struggles of skin color. Does it still matter? Fast-paced and gripping, Reaching Back is for all people seeking the courage to face the future and unknown. Nea Anna Simone is a powerful literary voice!

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About the Author

Nea Anna Simone is a celebrated author renowned for her compelling literary fiction. With numerous prestigious awards under her belt, she has gained national recognition and a devoted global readership, with her works being translated and sold in over 20 countries. Borders Bookstore hailed her as "An Original Voice of Fiction" following the release of her debut novel, Reaching Back. This poignant and thought-provoking work was praised for its intelligence, profundity, and its ability to delve into dark and heartbreaking themes. Nea Simone expanded her literary universe with ReBorn, a captivating continuation of a family saga spanning four generations, which soared to be included on the New York Times bestseller list. In 2013, she concluded a gripping trilogy with The Substance of Things, leaving readers on the edge of their seats with its tumultuous and suspenseful narrative. Her latest offering is an inspirational journal, Finding Y.E.S. Your Essential Self, promises to captivate audiences with its exploration of the human spirit and the journey to self-discovery.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bespoke Media Marketing, LLC
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0985883308
• ISBN 13: 9780985883300
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 418