Carolina Built A Novel
Carolina Built by Kianna Alexander, published by Simon and Schuster on February 22, 2022, is a historical fiction novel that explores the life of Josephine N. Leary, a real estate magnate in post-emancipation North Carolina. This 336-page book presents a narrative of passion and perseverance as Josephine strives to create a legacy for her family after moving to Edenton from the plantation where she was born. The story delves into her journey of self-discovery and ambition amidst the challenges of marriage and motherhood.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of Josephine’s determination to succeed in the real estate market while balancing her familial responsibilities. The narrative highlights her self-taught business acumen and the complexities of building a future in a changing society. Carolina Built touches on themes of resilience and ambition, offering insight into the historical context of the Civil War era and the experiences of African American women. This edition is presented in English and is designed to engage those interested in biographical and historical narratives.
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This “exuberant celebration of Black women’s joy as well as their achievements” (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author) novelizes the life of real estate magnate Josephine N. Leary in a previously untold story of passion, perseverance, and building a legacy after emancipation in North Carolina.
Josephine N. Leary is determined to build a life of her own and a future for her family. When she moves to Edenton, North Carolina from the plantation where she was born, she is free, newly married, and ready to follow her dreams.
As the demands of life pull Josephine’s attention away, it becomes increasingly difficult for her to pursue her real estate aspirations. She finds herself immersed in deepening her marriage, mothering her daughters, and being a dutiful daughter and granddaughter. Still, she manages to teach herself to be a businesswoman, to manage her finances, and to make smart investments in the local real estate market. But with each passing year, it grows more and more difficult to focus on building her legacy from the ground up.
“Filled with passion and perseverance, Josephine Leary is frankly a woman that everyone should know” (Sadeqa Johnson, author of Yellow Wife) and her story speaks to the part of us that dares to dream bigger, tear down whatever stands in our way, and build something better for the loved ones we leave behind.
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