Aldrena Thirkill tells of the deep memories that weaved and shaped her life. Her story is for her granddaughter because of her granddaughter's profound interest and request she had at a very young age about her grandmother's history. A book labeled memoir, but it happens to be so much more than a typical memoir. Vignettes, anecdotes, and memories – this memoir weaves all of these elements together gracefully and leaves readers feeling deeply moved. In reading about her experiences – her journey to break free from the self-imposed silence that left her holding on to pain, her steps toward finding her voice and healing – these are powerful and moving accounts in and of themselves. When combined with the contributions from her two daughters, Erika and Robyn, the end results are not only a beautiful gift to the author's granddaughter Mykhayla but also a literary work with the power to deeply affect anyone fortunate enough to read it.
