In an early twentieth-century America roiling with racial injustice, class divides, and WWI, two women fight for their dreams in a galvanizing novel by the bestselling author of Golden Poppies.

1915. May and Naomi are extended family, their grandmothers’ lives inseparably entwined on a Virginia plantation in the volatile time leading up to the Civil War. For both women, the twentieth century promises social transformation and equal opportunity.

May, a young white woman, is on the brink of achieving the independent life she’s dreamed of since childhood. Naomi, a nurse, mother, and leader of the NAACP, has fulfilled her own dearest desire: buying a home for her family. But they both are about to learn that dreams can be destroyed in an instant. May’s future is upended, and she is forced to rely once again on her mother. Meanwhile, the white-majority neighborhood into which Naomi has moved is organizing against her while her sons are away fighting for their country.

In the tumult of a changing nation, these two women - whose grandmothers survived the Civil War - support each other’s quest for liberation and dignity. Both find the strength to confront injustice and the faith to thrive on their chosen paths.

Listening Length

10 hours and 54 minutes
Author

Laila Ibrahim
Narrator

Bahni Turpin
Audible release date

April 1 2022
Language

English
Publisher

Brilliance Audio
ASIN

B09L28B1KQ
Version

Unabridged
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Audiobook
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Listening Length	10 hours and 54 minutes
Author	Laila Ibrahim
Narrator	Bahni Turpin
Audible.ca Release Date	April 01 2022
Publisher	Brilliance Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B09L28B1KQ
Best Sellers Rank	#135,337 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #4,436 in Women's Fiction (Audible Books & Originals) #8,970 in Historical Fiction (Audible Books & Originals) #10,574 in Domestic Life in Women's Fiction

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Enjoyable

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on March 4, 2023

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I very much enjoyed the journeys of these families taking place in the early 1900's. It lets us know a bit about the times and what was going on regarding race, war and the movement of women. It reminds us of what single motherhood and an imperfect child could be. I very much enjoy stories that mix truth and fiction and this one helped me realize a couple of things I did not know. Thank you Laila Ibrahim.

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Great Read!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on March 23, 2022

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It was a great read! thanks

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catman

family strength

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on March 31, 2022

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Easy read . well written . shows family helps us survive and brings us joy. Provides us with insight in what many let slip away.

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catsholiday

Racial tensions in San Francisco

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 5, 2022

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Following the families from 'The Yellow Crocus' and 'Golden Poppies'- the third in the series although I don't think you need to have read the others to enjoy this story.

The two families - one white, one black are friends with a long history which began in slave times.

They now live in San Francisco, and the time is the early 20th century just before WWII .

There is still racial prejudice and blacks are struggling to be accepted in parts of the city and also looking for the right to vote.

Spanish flu is also part of the story which rings bells for us at this time with people wearing masks. TB is also an issue.

The story keeps you wanting to read on and I loved how we have seen their two families grow and change over the years in the three stories.

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Another winner in this series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 25, 2022

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Love Laila Ibrahim's work. This particular series of stories is enthralling and so well crafted. Following the lives of the characters who first came to life in Yellow Crocus, and the interaction of their extended families through the years, the author gives a very touching, sometimes painful and at times infuriating look at the way in which people of colour were treated in the US over a long number of years. And sadly, though vastly improved, many of the problems continue still.

Can stand alone perfectly well, but perhaps makes more sense if you've read the precursors to this novel.

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Disco Dreamer

Another cracking read by Laila Ibrahim

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 2, 2022

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The style of writing makes a very lovely easy to read, enjoyable story.
The book can easily stand alone on it's own merit but it is a follow on to Yellow Crocus and Mustard seed and Golden Poppies and reading the previous books will give a greater understanding to the characters back story.
The book is set during the First World War in America and explores the lives of both Lisbeth and Mattie's families.
The author has a wonderful way of making the reader really connect with the characters and gives insight into some of the trials of tribulations of people post slavery days.
Although a work of fiction the author has clearly researched the time period and weaved in actual events like the Houston riot, which is a subtle but great way to educate the reader on times and events they may never have been aware of.
All in all a great read.....I can't wait for Laila Ibrahim's next book!

Kay

Very poignant novel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 5, 2022

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So pleased to have found third book in series. I love Laila Ibrahim's writing and didn't want the book to end. I find her books historically correct and sad at what the black community had to endure.

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lara

Racial tensions in America during the 1st World War

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 10, 2022

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This is another excellent story by Laila Ibrahim. The story follows two women struggling with life as times are changing. Theie stories are entwined through their grandmother's and has been told in a previous book Golden Poppies. .It is not essential to have read this first as this book can stand alone. It offers an insight into the difficulties facing both black people and women in the early 20th century. Prejudice and ignorance are a common theme. I recommend this book to those who enjoy historical fiction and stories that encourage you to think about the issues raised.

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