"[An] empathetic portrait of a modern woman wrestling with issues of love, work, and family obligations." --Publishers Weekly
Born into a comfortable Washington, D.C., home, Naomi Jefferson leads a life that is only occasionally marred by racism. As a teenager in the 1960s, her biggest concern centers around virginity. But all that changes when her older brother, Joshua--who seems destined for greatness--is killed in a tragic car accident on his way to a civil rights demonstration. Now the rift between black and white America becomes much too personal, and Naomi embarks on a journey to honor her brother's legacy--and to find herself.
This brilliant new novel, from the bestselling author of Sisters & Lovers, traces three decades in the life of a woman readers will not soon forget, as she searches for love and purpose in a harsh often unforgiving world.
"Contains an infectious hope and optimism."
--Los Angeles Times
- ISBN10 1568953461
- ISBN13 9781568953465
- Publish Date 12 December 1997 (first published 1 March 1996)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 16 December 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Wheeler Publishing Inc
- Edition Large type / large print edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 505
- Language English