My Soul Looks Back and Wonders How I Got Over, Mahogany's Experience: A provocative story about rape, sexual abuse, domestic violence and self hate. ... and healing become the purpose by design.

by Mahogany Brown, Ramisi Miles (Editor), Dwight Myrick (Cover Design)

Life for Mahogany, was that like any other little girl; full of laughter, love and everything pretty. Until one day the family dynamics changed, and separation divided the family. Torn by the absence of her mother, Mahogany found comfort in mimicking the surroundings created by her mother...until one day in 1982 Mahogany had a date with the devil, that forever changed her life.Prepare to explore the turbulent life of a child who couldnt fight, a woman who learned what the fight was about and a liberated soul; who embraces all experiences endured. A provocative story about rape, sexual abuse, domestic violence and self hate. As the attempt for liberation and healing become the purpose by design.

222 pages, Paperback

First published June 14, 2014

Reviews

[Shekenya Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Book

I really enjoyed reading this book. There were a few places that confused me a little because it seemed to be a little inconsistent. However, I loved reading about how she moved through life with so many trials and struggles... And still live to tell about. I would have liked to learn about where she was currently in the year or year before she released the book. Nonetheless, great book. Very inspirational.

[Melinated Expressions · Rating 5 out of 5]

Transparent

This book isn't about perfect editing, vocab, or any of the other things most avid readers notice. This book is about pure, uncut transparency into the life of a woman who lives amongst a society who would deem her actions, lifestyle, and parenting unconscionable. Mahogany's raw honesty into her life keeps you captivated, wondering if she'll ever love herself and pull everything together to have a life she and her children would like. Her writing style was refreshing as it felt like she was on her porch with a good friend just telling her story hoping it's a judgment free zone. Fantastic book!

[Aisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Truth and acceptance conquer adversity

Cliff hanger read. You made it Mahogany. May God continue to be your guide.
The message to sistas we will survive and prosper.