How We Healed (Unabridged)
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
“A story of survival, family, and the courage to heal.” A powerful, emotionally charged story inspired by true family history—about trauma, resilience, and the courage to begin again.
How We Healed is an award-winning, multi-generational novel that follows one woman’s journey to break free from a life of hardship and create a better future for her children.
Beginning in the segregated South and unfolding in New York City, this deeply human story explores the wounds we carry, the relationships that shape us, and the strength it takes to heal.
Drunetta Brown is a woman determined to reclaim her life. Leaving behind a past marked by struggle and heartbreak, she sets out with her children in search of something better. Along the way, unexpected friendships and hard-won resilience shape a journey that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Perfect for listeners who enjoy:
multi-generational family sagas
emotionally rich, character-driven fiction
stories of survival, healing, and transformation
If you were moved by The Color Purple, you may find yourself equally drawn to this poignant and unforgettable story.
“A compelling family drama… highly recommended.”—The Wishing Shelf Book Awards“
"A vivid family saga centered on a satisfyingly complex matriarch.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Thought-provoking, memorable, and poignant.”—Midwest Book Review
Customer Reviews
I couldn’t recommend it more highly! A true Gem! 5 Stars! I couldn’t put it down!
How We Healed is a compelling, engaging, deep, and emotional tale of emergence from darkness, courage, resilience, self-awareness, and the power of understanding that “family” doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with blood.
Melody & Arric’s masterful writing creates of a depth in character introduction & description that made it so that I had a clear picture of the characters down to their distinct facial features and expressions. I could envision their personalities, hear their voices/accents, and I could even feel the rawness of their emotions.
This story - though filled with the both the internal and external struggles of not only Drunetta, but also of her blood family and of her new “chosen family” - has a warmth and hope to it that easily (and eagerly) carries the reader from one page to another wanting more. The wisdom shared from the author’s great-grandmother comes through clearly with poignant thoughts and revelations put forth in cleverly succinct, simple ways. “My complex ideas about religion and faith were reimagined by her simple acts of kindness.” (Ch.8, Ph.44)
These writers have no fear of tackling hard topics and are able to seamlessly work them into the story in an impactful and meaningful way. This book was so masterfully written that reading it unfolded like a film in my mind. It was incredible. I look forward to when “How We Healed” is made into a full length motion picture!
How We Healed
An empowering story about a woman, wife and mother. The choices and sacrifices she makes for her family are inspiring. Her story made me laugh, cry and understand that we all want and need the same thing.