The Secrets of Hattie Brown

"Hello, Eliza. Nice to meet ya." He smiledAll she could do was grin. The words were stuck in her throat like old peanut butter. Jeezus, he was soooo handsome!? In a novel that combines over twenty-five years of genealogical research with imagination and unforgettable storytelling, Barbara Brown Gathers presents a too rarely examined, segment of American history. This is done with an inspiring portrayal of the complicated, unspoken bonds within African American families and the struggles for basic survival in an unfriendly world. Most important Ms. Brown Gathers tells us a story of real, flesh and blood women, making tough choices in the face of unbelievable loss. Still, they both secured their integrity and self-determination in order to face hardships and to set an example for the descendants who would follow them.