With Her Baby on Her Back

In this heart-wrenching historical novel set across two timelines, enslaved midwife Zinnie embarks on a harrowing 2,000-mile journey in 1848 Mississippi to protect her children from slavers, driven by an indomitable spirit to seek freedom. Meanwhile, in present-day Texas, exhausted single mom and elementary school teacher Lynette discovers a sapphire brooch in her grandmother's attic that reveals a powerful family legacy of courage and sacrifice. Inspired by the true story of Biddy Mason, this gripping tale intertwines the struggles of the past with the challenges of the present, exploring themes of resilience and the quest for liberation.