Moments after Lisbeth is born, she's taken from her mother and handed over to an enslaved wet nurse, Mattie, a young mother separated from her own infant son in order to care for her tiny charge. Thus... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This book was a GREAT read. Once started, I couldn't stop reading wanting to know what happened next. Such a sweet story between two people. I'm ordering the next book by the same author. This needs to be a movie!!! Thanks so much for a story of hope and inspiration.
Great story
Published by S Ru , 6 months ago
This book was about slaves and white people interactions in the south. It told a mother/daughter relationship story between a nanny and white child. I would recommend this book.
excellent read
Published by Kari G , 4 years ago
One of the best books I've read in a long time. The story touched my heart. Loved the two main characters.
Love comes in all colors
Published by Judi Burns , 6 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters come alive throughout. While this is a sad time in our history, I am glad that these days are over.
The love shown through Mattie and Lisbeth is strong and true. We could all learn from them.
This was a very sweet story!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 7 years ago
The characters were believable and relatable. The love shared between Marrie and Lisabeth was beautiful and I loved watching Lisabeth’s life choices shaped by the beliefsthat Mattie taught her. Beat book i have read in awhile! Strongly recommend!
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