A Soldier's Wife

In this heartfelt biography, Grammy Award-winning author Blair Underwood pays tribute to his mother, Marilyn Ann Scales Underwood, reflecting on her inspiring journey from a young fashion design student in Buffalo to a pioneering career as the first Black female executive at Barmon Brothers Company. As he shares her life as a soldier's wife and a devoted mother, Underwood draws on personal memories, her letters, and interviews with family and friends, revealing her warm and witty personality while highlighting the key lessons she imparted. This poignant memoir offers a rich and deeply human portrait of a remarkable woman whose legacy continues to resonate with those who knew her.