Books that have left a lasting impact on me, and often times changed my perspective on various things
This book was a great narrative that explained the complexities of making decisions that shape the trajectory of our lives.
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, Paperback
Wonderful book about the great migration. The book not only provides historical facts about events leading up and throughout the great migration, but it also tells the stories of three individuals who themselves migrated from the South.
The Warmth of Other Suns: America's Migration
A beautiful autobiography from our former First Lady
Becoming
One of the most riveting books I have ever read.
Passing Strange: A Gilded Age Tale of Love
I read this book many years ago, but it isn’t easily forgettable
Books - The Year it Snowed in April: Eva Bottier
Great book from an amazingly talented author
Some Soul to Keep by J. Cooper - 9780312193379
My favorite book. It takes you on a journey that will stick with you long after you read it
In Search of Satisfaction - Cooper, J.
This book is front to back filled with a wealth of information, culture, triumph, and pain! If I could pick one recommended book as a peak into the history and culture of African Americans, this would be it.
The Black Book
Sweeping tell of courage and conviction. The book is about two women and their journey to freedom and empowerment. This book is inspired by real events
The Invention of Wings
I read this book long before the movie came out, and it’s honestly one of my favorite reads. The book follows the story of a young girl searching for belonging and love. Her mother has passed away and she decides to explore her mother’s past in hopes...
The Secret Life of Bees
An inspiration book about the burdens that we all carry, and the tools we need to release them and achieve true rest.
Traveling Light: Releasing Unintended Burdens
A guide to overcoming emotional wounds and past trauma through Christ centered instruction.
Healing the Soul of a Woman: Overcome Wounds
A bright young girl struggles against racism and colorism in the segregated south.
The Darkest Child
The book dives into the deep sorrow and anger of grief in a relatable, human way.
The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity
"In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever."
Finding Me: Memoir of Overcoming & Self-Love
“In this heartfelt narrative, Justice Jackson traces her family’s extraordinary journey from the depths of American segregation to the heights of the Supreme Court over the course of a single generation. Raised in Miami by educator parents who emphas...
Lovely One: A Memoir
"A vibrant, deeply researched biography of A’Lelia Walker—daughter of Madam C.J. Walker and herself a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance—written by her great-granddaughter."
