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With Her Baby on Her Back: A totally gripping and heart-wrenching historical novel

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Will she ever see freedom for her babies?

Mississippi, 1848. It’s a bright spring morning when enslaved midwife Zinnie is forced to begin an unimaginable journey: two thousand miles on foot. Her newborn baby is strapped to her back, her two little girls holding her hands, as she walks behind the slavers’ wagons.

Every mile brings blistered feet, aching limbs and the constant terror of what might happen to her children. But Zinnie carries an unbreakable determination to protect them. When they cross state lines, could it be her chance to fight for their freedom?

Texas, present day. Elementary school teacher and single mom Lynette is exhausted, balancing work, motherhood and life-changing decisions about her future. Then, while sorting through her grandmother’s attic, she discovers a sapphire brooch hidden among long-forgotten treasures.

The brooch unlocks an extraordinary family story of courage, sacrifice and a woman who refused to give up. As Lynette uncovers the truth about her ancestors, will it have the power to change her life forever?

This utterly heart-wrenching and unforgettable novel is inspired by the true story of Biddy Mason, an African American woman and midwife who fought for her family’s freedom and saved countless lives. Perfect for fans of emotional historical fiction by Amy Harmon, Olivia Hawker and Marie Benedict.

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“23 hours. I devoured this book in 23 hours. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt so consumed by a book… destroyed me in the very best way… I will absolutely be recommending this book to EVERYONE!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

“WOW! Deserves 10 stars… Touched my soul… I laughed, cried, cussed.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“If I could increase the ratings on this I would… I was literally blown away… I can’t see anything surpassing this. I need more books like this.” Read Along with Sue, 5 stars

“My, My, My and Wow, just Wow!!… What an excellent and amazing story!… Whew!!… Hallelujah!! This is an awesome book!!” Geri’s Things, 5 stars

“I was hooked from the very first page… Be prepared to laugh, cry, and find that your mouth is unexpectedly dropping open!… A MUST-READ!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“I was completely blown away by this beautiful story… I felt so many emotions… I laughed, cried, got angry, forgave, loved and so many more… Thank you for putting this book in front of me. I am so very grateful… Will stay with me forever.” Book Reviews For U, 5 stars

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378 pages
Language

English
Publication date

July 8, 2026
Dimensions

5.06 x 0.95 x 7.81 inches
ISBN-10

1836181566
ISBN-13

978-1836181569

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 8, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 378 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1836181566
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1836181569
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.95 x 7.81 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #92,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #18 in Black & African American Historical Fiction (Books)
- #122 in Black & African American Women's Fiction (Books)
- #3,215 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction
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Suzette D. Harrison, a native Californian and the middle of three daughters, grew up in a home where reading was required, not requested. Her literary “career” began in junior high school with the publishing of her poetry. While Mrs. Harrison pays homage to Alex Haley, Gloria Naylor, Alice Walker, Langston Hughes, and Toni Morrison as legends who inspired her creativity, it was Dr. Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings that unleashed her writing. Harrison prefers happy endings, but loves creating flawed characters and storylines with intricate layers and depth, offering readers unexpected plot twists. The award-winning author of Taffy is a wife and mother who holds a culinary degree in Pastry & Baking. Mrs. Harrison is currently cooking up her next novel…in between batches of cupcakes.

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