Behind every strong woman are the women who raised her.

'A powerful family saga' OBSERVER

'Heartbreaking, hopeful, and resilient... a masterpiece' TARA M. STRINGFELLOW, author of Memphis

Denene Millner is a New York Times bestselling author who has written and collaborated on 31 critically acclaimed and prize-winning books. She is also a highly respected and sought-after journalist and has written for Ebony, Women's Health and Essence, among others. She is vice president and publisher of Denene Millner Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, and founder and editor of the website MyBrownBaby.com. She lives in Atlanta with her two daughters and their adorable Goldendoodle, Franklin.