{"product_id":"biracial-blues-ariel-amanda-9798822913363","title":"Biracial Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAriel's profound and authentic memoir, \u003cem\u003eBiracial Blues, \u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates the pain and confusion society imposes on anyone who doesn't fit a \"look.\" She takes readers through the process of healing from emotional trauma as a biracial child.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in the early 90s, Ariel was born to a Puerto Rican mother and knew nothing of her father-save that he was Black and his name was Gregory. In her community, being biracial was uncommon. Standing out in this respect led to a childhood battle of isolation, stereotypes, and racism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAriel didn't allow others' hate to defeat her. She journeyed through several difficult stages of life to become the confident, self-loving woman she is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help others in similar situations, she shares her method of healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough this book, into which Ariel has poured her heart and soul, readers will relive Ariel's childhood through the five stages of grief: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenial\u003c\/strong\u003e. Walk with Ariel on the playground, hear her classmates berate her, and feel the complex mix of emotions Ariel felt as she wondered where she fit in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnger\u003c\/strong\u003e. Feel Ariel's frustration at being mixed and how styling her hair became a contentious point of prejudice and acceptance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBargaining\u003c\/strong\u003e. Experience the pivotal shifts Ariel had in her 20s and what she decided to do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepression\u003c\/strong\u003e. Discover how a co-worker's comment triggers Ariel's childhood trauma and sinks her into depression that her son Kaiden pulls her out of.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcceptance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Experience peace of mind as Ariel learns more about where she comes from and falls in love with her heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for parents and children 12 and up, Ariel's book combines relatable personal stories with the hope of learning to love yourself no matter the prejudice you face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ariel Amanda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798822913363\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Palmetto Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Ariel Amanda","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44132195959039,"sku":"9798822913363","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_eb0c41cc-33e0-4d4e-8878-f79366e4c14c.jpg?v=1687478796","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/biracial-blues-ariel-amanda-9798822913363","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}