Thomas George Ford learned early that life is not easy, especially for a young black man growing up in 1920s West Virginia. Forced to be known as “George” rather than “Thomas” to avoid being associated with his fugitive father, George struggles to find his identity and make his way in the world. Eventually, searching for work, he moves south to live with his uncle Eli. There he learns what it means to live by faith, to rely on family, and to forgive those who’ve wronged him.
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Though lighter skinned than her siblings, Grace White has never thought to question the circumstances of her birth—until a tragic act of violence brings her face to face with both her past and her now uncertain future. Grace, too, makes her way south in hopes of finding peace for her troubled heart and rest for her weary body and soul.
When the lives of these two intersect, both Grace and George experience unexpected blessings including survival through faith, strength through family and wisdom through forgiveness.
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