White Sheets to Brown Babies

by Jvonne Hubbard

White Sheets to Brown Babies is a memoir of the life of Jvonne Hubbard, a little girl who was raised to hate minorities through the indoctrination of her father, who was the Grand Dragon of a North Carolina faction of the KKK. It includes tales of living through a lifetime of dysfunction, violence and terror at the hands of both her father and other nefarious individuals who would seek to perpetuate the cycle. More importantly though, it is also a story of how they did not succeed in this hateful quest, as Jvonne struggled on and through to the other side to embrace love, laughter and the pursuit of personal happiness. Part of this amazing transformation even led to her adoption of a biracial infant, an event that served both as a healing elixir to her soul and a grandiose “!#%& you” to all the ugliness that hate brings.

Genres: Nonfiction

206 pages, Paperback

Published March 8, 2018

Reviews

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished reading this book yesterday, it was very moving and I never knew the life you lived until now. Your book could not have been written better Jvonne. You really lived a hard life and now I understand why you were the way you were in school, very distant and very much alone.. I am glad you are doing better and thank you for accepting my apology. I hope your life is filled with joy, and a bicycle for you to ride when times can be hard. You really are an amazing person.

Your friend,
Jason

[Jennifer Greene · Rating 5 out of 5]

They always tell you to never judge a book by its cover. When Jvonne was younger, she was judged, harshly. I knew she was a good person, no matter what or how she tried to hide the truth. She went through hell and came out on the other side. This book is her story of all the years of judgement and wrong doings she underwent. She is a remarkable person and she is no longer judged.

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a complimentary copy.

I feel like the book is open, but very controversial as far as making the uncomfortable topic stand out and can spark quite a few different conversations depending on people's views. As far as being the reader I could not shy away from chapters and blush at others, this is something that has to be known and in the world today the KKK is still very much alive. The whole thing is heartbreaking and mind bending, but the ending gives hope and light.

[Lakeisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the premise of this book intriguing and parts were spectacular to read however I wish more focus would have been placed on Ms. Hubbard's life with her racist father. I felt like she only skimmed the surface especially since the title made it appear that a large portion of the book would evolve around her father's involvement in the KKK.

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

It is a very interesting book. Thank you for sharing such an inspiring story of courage and hope, showing that in the darkest moments of a woman's life, dark itself only teaches us to lookout for the light.

[David Yu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book!!!!! I loved it

This book is very well written and very surreal .
I can relate . Coming from a very dysfunctional past myself I can totally relate. This book was very motivating and uplifting . Thank you

[Desiree Bowlds-hurtle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!!!!! This book is all about surviving!! I experience every emotion in this book.

[LaTia Youngblood Wiggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trauma. It is not something that we can see when we first meet a person or understand if we’ve never walked a day in their shoes. This book explained how trauma and parental guidance can mold a child instantly thru fear, violence and Abuse. This book shines a light on how people are influenced early on into a belief system that can effect everyone around them due to poor choices from the very people raising them. What I loved the most about this book is how the love of a child saved her from herself. She lost her innocence early on but she did everything to protect her own children from the very life that almost ruined her own. Beautiful story.

[Jim Szaroletta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shows an emotional scar many will never believe exists

This book really shows how tough life can be. A real life tabloid that defies logic . Count your blessings.

[Cynpai · Rating 2 out of 5]

This felt like a book that was more important for the author to write than for it to actually be read.

[Erik Sapp · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought the book would deal more with the author's move from being the daughter of a Grand Dragon of the KKK to the mother of an adopted mixed-race son. That change is barely touched on. Instead, the book is rather depressing and almost entirely about how awful her life has been. The end is optimistic, but that is after over 150 pages of bad stuff happening.

The book isn't bad. It just isn't really anything.

[Danette Schmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book

I just finished reading your life and wow. I loved how you were brutally honest and laid it on the line. You sound a little like me.
And it is amazing that God gives everyone the chance to be in the light but few hear the calling. You are a shining light in your family. And for many others. And you are a very strong courageous woman and thank you for sharing that anything is possible. Your closing words are so true.

[Ron Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compelling Story of Overcoming Adversity

Jvonne Hubbard's memoir, "White Sheets To Brown Babies," is a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity. Hubbard recounts her challenging upbringing and the difficult choices she made to forge her own path. Her story is honest and captivating, leaving the reader hopeful for her future.

This book is a great choice for anyone seeking an inspiring read.

[Annie Connors-Buckley · Rating 1 out of 5]

Awful!

A book about an angry, selfish woman who sees in others what she refuses to see in herself. I was hoping for a book about a true survivor. Hopefully she will learn to forgive and have a truly happy life. Only then will she truly find the Peace that passerby all understanding.

[Karla Smart-Morstad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting and Inspirational

This is a powerful read. It has the impact of the book Educated with one flaw. For me, knowing more about the people around Jvonne who helped her transform and grow able to be so wise would help. Counseling? A church group? A Buddhist organization? College?

The story of her life is profound. We can learn from her.

[Cris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Triumph took a lifetime

Profound read- not a book I loved because of the awful childhood and beyond. But I was willing to “suffer” with her in the process of change, leaving people she loved/hated because of their abuse and neglect. Hard to believe so many crazy evil people were in one family. Yes appreciated the raw and real descriptions.

[Corrina Rimato · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading

This book was sad but uplifting. I felt close to Jvonne throughout her story . I recommend this read to anyone who’s endured trauma or anyone looking to open their hearts to those who have .

[Rhonda · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought this would be interesting but I couldn't get past the poor grammar and punctuation. She hyphenated words without reason. So 111annoying I couldn't get past the first chapter.

[Carmen Watts · Rating 1 out of 5]

Awful.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an incredible book. It is true when they say fact is stranger than fiction. This is Jvonne Hubbard's memoir. She grew up in a most dysfunctional family. Her father a white supremacist, a Grand Wizard in a North Carolina branch of the KKK and her mother put her father or whichever man was in her life above her daughter. I don't know how many times I said no way after bad thing after bad thing happened to Jvonne. Slight spoiler for a trigger warning for sexual abuse, as well as drug abuse as well as others I can't think of; surprisingly, not as much racism as one would expect when the father is a white supremacist. Although this is not an easy book to read, it is very interesting; it could have used better editing, though