The setting is the 1950’s and 15 year old Ruby is on track to be the first in her family to attend college. Quite the feet for a young black woman. When she falls in love with a white boy, her life as she knows it is in danger. Will she be able to make it?

Eleanor meets and almost instantly falls in love with William at Howard University. Eleanor is not from a good family, and her skin is dark, but William loves her. William is from one of the most elite families in DC and his mother is not excited when the two announce their union. All they want is a house full of children, but some things are easier said than done.

With the two stories colliding in the most unexpected ways, Rudy and Eleanor both make choices that impact the rest of their lives.

What a harrowing and uplifting story! I always love reading about American history, especial in the 50’s and 60’s. I was drawn to this one because my mom was born in the 1960’s to an unwed mother (my grandmother) and I’ve heard tales about how tough it was for my grandma. I can only imagine how hard it was for a woman of color. Most of the time I really wonder how far we have come, but then I read books like this and I realize that we have come a long way, but we still have a long way to go.

If you’re looking for a book that will really make you think, then grab a copy of this one right now!