Ruffin Brothers

A mixed-race family must make a life despite prejudice and triumph over dangerous times in this honest and hopeful story set in the Deep South. With her Native American husband, African American matriarch Emma Raynor works tirelessly as an herbalist, domestic worker, and tanner to thrive against the reality of Jim Crow laws. As she defies the norms of the times, she teaches her sons, Jake and Moses, how to survive in their rural town. In turn, these brothers who stick together eventually develop their own businesses and must attempt to carry on a legacy that will change lives. Will their courage run deeper than their hardships and finally lead to a life of peace? Ruffin Brothers is a moving novel that exposes the lasting effects of racism and the overwhelming fortitude one family harnesses to succeed in life, despite insurmountable odds.
ASIN: B0DPNBHZX4
VSKU: BVV.B0DPNBHZX4.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ruffin-Pittman, Jacquelyn
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.