The Darkest Child

Set in the racially segregated South of the 1950s, this powerful novel follows Tangy Mae Quinn, the darkest-skinned of her mothers ten children, as she struggles to escape a life of poverty and abuse. Her mother, Rozelle, is a ruthless and unstable woman who favors her lighter-skinned children while forcing Tangy Mae into servitude. Despite the cruelty she endures, Tangy Mae dreams of a better future, determined to pursue an education and break free from the cycle of oppression. As she navigates family turmoil, racial injustice, and societal expectations, her resilience is tested at every turn. The novel paints a haunting portrait of survival, identity, and the painful realities of colorism. With raw emotion and unflinching honesty, it tells a story of strength in the face of unimaginable hardship.

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🗸 Author(s): Delores Phillips
🗸 Title: The Darkest Child
🗸 Rating : 4.6 from 5 stars (2835 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle

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