Forever Beautiful

$8.99

Signed Paperback Version

10 in stock

Description

Floretta Coleman is young, determined, and gifted. A graduate of Madame C.J. Walker’s esteemed beauty school, Floretta is on the brink of a bright future with plans to explore the world after completing her studies at Oberlin College. Her long-held dreams seem within reach until one telephone call shatters everything. Her mother, Iva Rae Coleman, has died unexpectedly. Devastated, Floretta returns to the small, all-Black town founded by enslaved ancestors to lay her mother to rest and is forced to navigate the complexities of loss and family obligation. Her younger brothers need her. So does her homeless great Aunt Sis, whose misfortune was caused by a family accident. She must grapple with these responsibilities as well as her parents’ unconventional relationship while being drawn to Packer Sims, a captivating horse rancher and Seminole Indian. Told against the rich tapestry of 1949 in the southern U.S., Floretta’s story is one of identity, self-discovery, and acceptance. Join her journey as Floretta forges a path that is forever beautiful and uniquely her own.

Additional information

Weight 1.5 lbs
Dimensions 9 × 6 × 1 in

Customer Reviews

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Whew!

What a great read but during this time in America it’s pretty raw especially during black history month 😩I had to keep reminding myself of the time in history although things have changed but trying to return.The end part was a real shocker and I think this is a great book for book clubs.

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Kindle Customer
Amazingly beautiful!

A compellingly beautifully written story of family love and incredible journey of one young woman's search to find closure after the loss of a loved one. This amazing author painted a picture of life in a small town where the people all know one another and pulled together in tragedy as well as in good times. A must read for anyone who enjoys a good tale!

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Dltagrl36
Great read

Really enjoyed this book! Can’t wait to read the second one. Excited to see what becomes of Flo and Packer’s love.

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LaVern
Not crazy about the ending...

I don't like how the book ended with so many open ended questions. And when reading the start of the next book we got Flo being a grandmother???

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Mama Toni
Secrets, Lies, Truth

What's a girl to do? She buries her mother and had to give up her dream. Her life is falling apart. I was in awe as I read this story. Ms. Harrison has you on edge, wondering what's next. I learned as well as enjoyed this story. On to the next book by Ms. Riddick, looking forward to the complete series.