Our Auntie Rosa: Remembering the Life and Lessons of the Real Rosa Parks by Sheila McCauley Keys | Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5) “She was there, encouraging and helping us throughout our lives. To the world, she is Rosa Parks, but to us, she was simply and wonderfully ‘Auntie Rosa.’”
As a note, this novel was sent to me by the publisher in exchange for a review. This does not effect my opinions in any way.
Our Auntie Rosa is a the phenomenal, raw and real glimpse into who Rosa Parks was outside of the history she'd helped make. We all know the story, the delightfully brave story of the woman who helped fight for freedom and justice and sparked a rise in the struggle for equality. Rosa Parks was a fighter, a wonderful woman who helped shape history as we know it and is truly an inspiration for everyone. We know well of her tales, her story, from history classes, but there was so much more to her memory than we know.
Inside Our Auntie Rosa, we catch ourselves a glimpse into the intimate life of Rosa and her family. Family members share with us pictures and memories that we otherwise couldn't have known, and it's truly a beautiful thing. Each story, each memory, is so vivid that it leaves us with a better knowledge of who Rosa Parks was. Her strength, her intelligence, the way she lived is truly an inspiration that will leave an even bigger mark on you.
