Reaching Back: Mignon Samuels Trilogy

by Nea A. Simone

National Bestseller - REACHING BACK succeeds in creating lives that are memorable - they will draw you in and not let you go! This is a work that is both great literature & entertainment. An aging leather bound journal provides a glimpse into the captivating family history of Mignon Samuels, shedding light on the struggles of several generations of African-American women - reaching back in time to her maternal great grandmother to her own mother, and the circumstances endured by each woman in their lives. Fueled by their legacy, Mignon decides to make daring changes of her own, and forge ahead - out of her marriage - to a new future with her three daughters. Mignon feels betrayed by the dream of a fairytale tale life that everyone thought her wealthy husband had given to her - in truth, he had only given her pain. Author Nea Anna Simone crafts a multi-generational tale that takes the reader along a difficult journey with a woman who finds the courage and inspiration to break the bonds and strict codes of the African-American elite. Simone forces the reader to face questions of family secrets, difficult relationships and struggles of skin color. Does it still matter? Fast-paced and gripping, Reaching Back is for all people seeking the courage to face the future and unknown. Nea Anna Simone is a powerful literary voice!

388 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2002

Reviews

[Shan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was one emotional roller coaster ride. Had it not been for school, finals and work I would have finished it awhile back.

Reaching Back is so richly told. This story is full of characters and the author makes sure you get to know them one by one, and on a personal level. The story starts off with an unhappy wife that's ready for divorce. Her dad gives her a journal to read from her mom and that's when the journey starts. There wasn't a dull moment in this book! I enjoyed every single page!

[Demiko Davis-cherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have ever read. I stayed glued to the pages and hated to put this book down. If you own, and you haven't picked it up yet, you are missing out. I HIGHLY Recommend this one.

[Muse · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember when I went to a book signing for this book (by happenstance I was doing a performance during the National Black Arts Festival) and I met the author. She was so nice and down to earth and gave me a free copy of the book when my mother told her I was aspiring to be a writer. She signed it with an encouraging statement. I was just excited to have new reading material. But it turned out to be some of the most eye-opening material I've read in some time.

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW !!! This book was full of surprises. Is this fiction ? Looking forward to reading the next book.

[India · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. I woul read several times again.

[Nay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book there is a sequel to this one

[RKanimalkingdom · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Tonie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I believe this is her first book. It was not bad. I met the author at a fundraiser and got an autographed copy of the book.

[Twanda Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this book. Cant wait to get started on the second one.