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By: Sadeqa Johnson
Narrated by: Ariel Blake, Nicole Lewis, Sadeqa Johnson
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“Amazing…I was completely surprised by the ending of this beautifully told and written book.” —Reese Witherspoon

“A triumph of historical fiction” (The Washington Post), an instant New York Times bestseller, and a Reese’s Book Club pick, set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal.

1950s Philadelphia: fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed on to her like a birthright.

Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of DC’s elite wealthy Black families, and his parents don’t let just anyone into their fold. Eleanor hopes that a baby will make her finally feel at home in William’s family and grant her the life she’s been searching for. But having a baby—and fitting in—is easier said than done.

With their stories colliding in the most unexpected of ways, Ruby and Eleanor will both make decisions that shape the trajectory of their lives. Historical Fiction Women's Voices African American Women's Fiction Heartfelt Fiction Feel-Good

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"Ariel Blake and Nicole Lewis provide an excellent dual narration of this fascinating look at two young Black women who confront racial, class, and gender inequities in the 1950s. Blake captivates as 15-year-old Rosa, who is striving for a college scholarship to escape her poor Philadelphia neighborhood and her mother, who chooses her boyfriends over her. Lewis superbly portrays Eleanor, originally from small-town Ohio, who navigates Howard University's competitive environment, as well as a fraught relationship with her mother-in-law, whose condescending views are unsettling. Both narrators excel at conveying the dialogue of the large supporting cast, with Blake's portrayal of Rosa's Aunt Marie's tough yet tender personality a standout. Listeners will be fully engaged as Rosa and Eleanor face their many challenges."
Compelling Dual Narratives • Authentic Historical Portrayal • Educational Historical Elements • Powerful Thematic Exploration

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I did not want this book to end. The best book I’ve read this year so far!

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I loved yellow wife and absolutely loved this novel as well!! So so so good !!!

She does it again

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A wonderful story weaving history, racism, classism, feminism, human nature & romance together following two young black women. Love how their paths intertwined at the end & the Easter egg from Yellow wife!

Beautiful engaging story

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Such a great story! The ending left me wanting more ! I hope there will be a second book. (Fingers crossed)

Wow wow wow !

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This is a story that needed to be told because it’s based on truth. It made me rage and weep at the same time. It deals with the sickening reality of racism and sexism while bringing to light the hypocrisy and pure evil of so called “Christians” who show nothing of the love and grace of Jesus, but only shame those they are supposed to care for the most. It also portrays some of the complex issues on both sides of adoption with such compassion and honesty. As an adoptive mom, I am very grateful things have changed since then! Thank you Sadequa for all your research and heart that went into writing this book.

Heart wrenching honesty

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