Mud Blood

By Lexie Laura

Leah Parker has spent her life caught between two worlds--raised in a small Michigan town by a white mother who resents her and abandoned by an Iroquois father she never knew. Struggling with rejection, racism, and a deep yearning to understand her roots, Leah embarks on a journey of self-discovery after a betrayal at school forces her to confront the truth about her identity. Her search leads her to the Onondaga Cultural Center, where she learns about her people's history, traditions, and the strength that runs through her blood. Guided by ancestral visions, new friendships, and a box of unsent letters from her father, Leah begins to piece together the story of the man who left and the heritage she was denied. But claiming her identity isn't without struggle. As she pushes against her mother's resistance and battles her own doubts, Leah must decide whether she will continue to live in the shadow of rejection or embrace the power of her true name--Makenna'lei, She Who Overcomes. A deeply moving coming-of-age novel, Mud Blood explores the complexities of race, family, and cultural reclamation, weaving a powerful tale of resilience, healing, and belonging.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6B5L855
• ISBN13: 9798281252188
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 120 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.2" x 0.5" x 8.5"