{"product_id":"the-weight-of-forgiveness-elizabeth-ray-9798218593520","title":"The Weight of Forgiveness","description":"\u003cb\u003e***2025 James River Writers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eBest Self-published Novel: Awarded Runner Up \u003cbr\u003e***2025 Next Generation Indie Book Award: Finalist in African American Fiction\u003cbr\u003e***2025 Next Generation Indie Book Award: Finalist in First Novel (40,000 to 70,000 words) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is an emotionally layered novel that explores the generational weight of secrets, identity, and forgiveness. Mia's journey to uncover her roots and heal familial wounds is compelling, and the intergenerational storyline adds depth...\" - Dr. Vanessa Riley, Author of \u003ci\u003eIsland Queen\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMuseum curator Mia's life takes an unexpected turn after the sudden news of her father's death - a man she thought had died before she was born. This shocking revelation forces her to confront her mother, Norma, who is finally forced to reveal her painful truth to Mia. Overwhelmed by grief and betrayal, Mia sets out for Virginia to meet her paternal family and say goodbye to the father she never knew. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer initial encounters are met with hostility, especially from David's widow, Valerie. Yet, Mia finds hope in her grandmother, Sarah, who harbors her own secrets. Although Sarah's stubbornness presents challenges, Mia perseveres, gradually building a connection with her. Through Sarah's memories, Mia discovers more about her father and Sarah's own experiences as an undocumented journalist with the Federal Writer's Project during the Great Depression. From the harrowing experiences of a former enslaved woman named Lucinda to the unwavering strength of Sarah, Mia's heritage unfolds before her eyes. But as she dives deeper into her grandmother's past, she must also confront her own identity and the discovery of an unknown family connection that forces her to realize just how difficult forgiveness can be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Ray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218593520\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Ray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Elizabeth Ray","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48446741119231,"sku":"9798218593520","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fe9cb0a8-f51b-40f8-93ed-d0e94bbe4cb0.jpg?v=1777226654","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-weight-of-forgiveness-elizabeth-ray-9798218593520","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}