{"product_id":"with-her-baby-on-her-back-a-totally-gripping-and-heart-wrenching-historical-novel","title":"With Her Baby on Her Back: A totally gripping and heart-wrenching historical novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eWill she ever see freedom for her babies?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMississippi, 1848.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It’s a bright spring morning when enslaved midwife \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eZinnie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eTexas, present day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elementary school teacher and single mom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLynette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ewill it have the power to change her life forever?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThis utterly heart-wrenching and unforgettable novel is inspired by the true story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Biddy Mason, an African American woman and midwife who fought for her family’s freedom and saved countless lives. Perfect for fans of emotional historical fiction by Amy Harmon, Olivia Hawker and Marie Benedict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhat readers are saying about Suzette D. Harrison:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e23 hours. I devoured this book in 23 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It’s been a long time since I’ve felt so consumed by a book…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edestroyed me in the very best way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eI will absolutely be recommending this book to EVERYONE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWOW! Deserves 10 stars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eTouched my soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eI laughed, cried,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecussed.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIf I could increase the ratings on this I would\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eI was literally blown away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e… I can’t see anything surpassing this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eI need more books like this\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eRead Along with Sue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMy, My, My and Wow, just Wow!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e… What an excellent and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eamazing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e story!… Whew!!… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHallelujah!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eawesome book!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGeri’s Things\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ehooked from the very first page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e… Be prepared to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003elaugh, cry, and find that your mouth is unexpectedly dropping open!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e… A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMUST-READ!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I was\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompletely blown away\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby this beautiful story… I felt so many emotions… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eI laughed, cried, got angry, forgave, loved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and so many more… Thank you for putting this book in front of me. 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