The Roux in the Gumbo

by Kim Robinson

Overview

The beginning of a generational series beginning in Louisiana in the 1800's migrating to Los Angeles, California in depression era.A European woman takes in a runaway slave and they adopt one another. The story tells of the struggles of women during this trying time.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940149204687
Publisher:	Kim's Publishing
Publication date:	08/08/2010
Series:	The Roux In The Gumbo , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	330
File size:	258 KB

About the Author

Kim Robinson is a wife and mother of three, born and raised in Compton California, now residing in Texas
She hopes that her books will help people know that they can acheive their goals

Editorial Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly enjoyable read...Raw Score 4.5, January 31, 2010
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This review is from: The Roux In The Gumbo (Paperback)
The lineage of an African American family from the bayou of Louisiana is traced all the way back to a French man who is shocked to find that his wife has given birth to a half Indian child that couldn't be his. Fused with anger and betrayal (de

Readers with Attitude book club and Amazon - Nikkea Smithers

Author Kim Robinson has written a remarkable account of her family's history gathered from stories she was told as she was growing up. The life stories of her great grandmother, Annie Thomas and her grandmother, Helen Simpson are the roux in this gumbo; a very rich and entertaining read. The author acknowledges that a lot of people in her family helped her to write this book by giving her their memories. More African American families should share memories such as these. Rich in culture and hist

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