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How We Healed

Written by: Melody Fowler, Arric Fowler
Narrated by: Kimberly Yvonne Steele
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Publisher's Summary

There is nothing ordinary about the journey we take in life, or the people in it. A tale of starting over and an unforgettable odyssey of healing.

Desperate to escape a difficult life in the South, Drunetta Brown flees to New York City with her children. And there, she develops powerful friendships that help her claim her place in a changing world.

©2022 Arric Fowler Melody Fowler (P)2022 Arric Fowler Melody Fowler

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2023 SPEAK UP TALK RADIO FIREBIRD BOOK AWARDS WINNER; 2022 RED RIBBON WINNER - WISHING SHELF AWARDS UK; 2022 BEST BOOK AWARD FINALIST for American Book Fest

"An original, thought-provoking, memorable and poignant story of healing from emotional injuries." - MBR (MidWest Book Review) Small Press Book Watch General Fiction

"An often vivid family saga, centered on a satisfyingly complex matriarch." - Kirkus Reviews

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Engaging & soulful.

A beautiful read which crossed generations of healing & reached me on a soul level. Engaging right to the end.

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Fabulous read! This should be a movie!

A story told incredibly well! This has a lot of heart and soul in it. It’s very easy to get involved with the storyline and each of the characters. Wonderfully orchestrated from beginning to end.

Yes! I would love to see this on the big screen!

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An incredible and empowering story!

I listened to this audio as I read along, and this book was hard to put down. The characters were portrayed from a well-rounded perspective, which really humanized the common experience in family systems and generational trauma. This story touched my mother wound in such a warm light, reminding me that healing generationally takes gratitude, reflection & communication. I feel very represented as far as my familial life experience, as if I was hearing this story from my kin.

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Inspiring!

A story of intergenerational wounding and healing. The characters drew me in. Loved the Audible narration.

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A great read

Loved how the story developed revealing inter generational pain and healing. Following Drunella’s life is a peek into history through a black woman’s eyes and very enlightening! Delightful book

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