An American Historian's family history and heritage through the trouble of color- being too little or too much. Martha S. Jones is such a skilled historian and great writer. I enjoyed hearing about her personal experience with colorism. Hearing about her journey to discover more about her ancestors was fascinating. It felt like she was a detective with so much care and attention to detail she gave. When she discovered more about Nancy and Betty, I celebrated her joy. She was an active participant in uncovering more knowledge and connection with those who came before her. I smiled at memories she shared about her summers with Musie. Her emotional intelligence is profound. Her care and tenderness in this book made me grateful as a reader.

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