Kaleidoscope: Redrawing an American Family Tree

Kaleidoscope is the compelling memoir of Margaret Jones Bolsterli’s discovery that her great-great-grandfather, once a free mulatto plantation owner in Mississippi, navigated a complex racial history during the antebellum era. The book explores the rise and fall of the Chavis family fortune, shedding light on the subtle nuances of race and identity in the South. Through this personal and historical journey, it invites reflection on how understanding these hidden histories might have shaped perceptions and narratives in America.