Thursday, August 12, 2010

Pieces of the Quilt: The Mosaic of An African American Family



Author Anita Wills' second book, Pieces of the Quilt: The Mosaic of An African American Family is scheduled for release June 15, 2009. The book is a culmination of over twenty years of researching and documenting a Family History. It is a historical accounting of the author's mixed raced ancestors, who resided throughout Colonial America. They were soldiers, inventors, slaves, business people, politicians, and activists, who had extraordinary achievements.

San Leandro, CA (PRWEB) May 7, 2009 -- Pieces of the Quilt: The Mosaic of An African American Family is scheduled for release on June 5, 2009. It is author Anita Wills, second book, after Notes and Documents of Free Persons of Color. Ms. Wills' writes from a Historical and Genealogical perspective, of her ancestors achievements. The story begins in 1950's Coatesville Pennsylvania with in a Middle Class African American Family. The author's mother regales her children with stories of their ancestor's accomplishment. The stories and historical events are interwoven throughout the book, in narrative form.
The book contains chapters on DNA, the Underground Railroad, and Research for the Researcher. The book is suited for those interested in History, and Genealogy, as well as readers who enjoy a good book.
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2 comments:

Dr. Bill (William L.) Smith said...

Best wishes on each of your projects!
Welcome to the Geneabloggers family. Hope you find the association fruitful; I sure do. I have found it most stimulating, especially some of the Daily Themes.

May you keep sharing your ancestor stories!

Dr. Bill ;-)
http://drbilltellsancestorstories.blogspot.com/
Author of "Back to the Homeplace"
and "13 Ways to Tell Your Ancestor Stories"
http://www.examiner.com/x-53135-Springfield-Genealogy-Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/x-58285-Ozarks-Cultural-Heritage-Examiner

Ms Vicky said...

Thanks for Sharing Anita! Keep up the good work