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This Biographical - Historical Fiction is about Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy. Once winning the Oscar, Hattie McDaniel thought that her acting career would take-off, but shortly she learned that the very award that heightened her notoriety was the same award that was the catalyst to a lot of struggle, pain, and trauma. Though being a recipient of this award was a major accomplishment, her elation was short lived. Ms. McDaniel quickly realized that winning the Oscar caused much unrest in Hollywood as it related to Black actors, caused strife in her community, and adversely collided with her relational life.

Ms. McDaniels talent and experience did not preclude her from the onslaught of hatred, racism, colorism and layers of abuse. She endured so much in her life, but like many Black women who've given their all to relationships, careers, to life, whether deciding to fight or acquiesce, Hattie McDaniel's life included never-ending struggle, pain and trauma. Through all of this, I still saw a woman of strength, courage and triumph!!!

This book was the epitome of a well written historical-biographical piece of fiction. The author, with fidelity thoroughly researched McDaniel's life which brought the characters to life. Many times I found myself clutching my pearls, yelling at characters, throwing the book across the room- because I was mad, and simply walked away from the pages for days.

After collecting myself, and experiencing raw emotions learning about the life of Ms. Hattie McDaniels, this book was so well written and is a MUST read. This book will likely be one of my top reads by the end of 2024!

Netgalley, William Morrow (Harpers Collins Publishing) and Ms. ReShonda Tate thank you so very much for providing me with this ARC, for my honest review. I love this book so much and am grateful to have read it and to provide my honest thoughts.

Great job Ms. ReShonda Tate - very well captured and written.