Grandma’S Hands: A Portrait in Time

By Rachel Bryant

The book Grandmas Hands: A Portrait in Time was inspired by the life of Rachel Bryants paternal grandmother (whose parents were slaves) as well as her own observations of blatant discriminatory and degrading practices inflicted upon those once thought to be inferior.

This beautifully written book, consisting of twenty poems mainly reflecting life as it was in Americas Jim Crow South, takes the reader on a powerful journey from slavery to present-day society.

Through her unique and eloquent style, Rachel Bryant manages to capture and convey the thoughts and feelings of characters so cleverly portrayed throughout this provocative and awe-inspiring book.

While the majority of poems were written for mature audiences, readers will find several poems that are appropriate for all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Aug 15, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524529802

Rachel Bryant

Rachel Bryant is a mother, educator, and writer who has witnessed the emotional and physical turmoil of domestic violence. She is fully aware of the long-term consequences of its traumatizing and toxic effects on the mind, body, and soul of victims young and old from all walks of life. She hopes this book will provide the insight and inspiration needed for those involved in abusive relationships to escape their persecutors not only to survive but, perhaps, even thrive in the absence of oppression.

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Copyright © 2016 by Rachel Bryant.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2016912508

ISBN:      Hardcover      978-1-5245-2983-3

                Softcover       978-1-5245-2982-6

                eBook            978-1-5245-2980-2

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Rev. date: 08/15/2016

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Contents

Grandma’s Hands

A Hundred Pounds a Day

The Runaway

I’m a Man

The Peach Picker’s Thirst

The Golliwog

Self-Fulfilling Prophesy

Attitude

Upbringing

Trigger Happy

By Whose Standards?

Opportunity

Still Fighting for Equality

The Traveling Salesman

The Cast Iron Stove

Me and You

My Best Friend

On the Farm

All I Ask

Tell Me When It’s Over

In Loving

Memory of Grandma Clara

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