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Pat Conroy, author of The Death of Santini
"With beautifully crafted prose and deft narrative skill, Angela Williams has written a tribute to the remarkable woman whose love and strength shaped her entire life."
Ken Burger, author of Swallow Savannah
"Angela’s prose plunges us back in time when a generation of white children were raised by the calloused hands of slaves who, despite being freed by Lincoln, remained chained to a stubborn way of life. Instead of killing us in our sleep, they became our guardian angels, for reasons still mysteriously misunderstood."
Rosa Shand, author of The Gravity of Light
"Hush Now, Baby is not only a portrait of the astonishing strength and beauty of a Southern black woman, but it also brings a focus to the history so many Southerners only dimly grasp: the ongoing evolution of their society. And all this is accomplished within a gripping novel-like family narrative."
Cassandra King, author of Moonrise
"Hush Now, Baby is a moving and unforgettable memoir which explores the complexity of race, family, love, loyalty, self-awareness and forgiveness with rare courage and honesty. This is a book you'll want to give everyone you know!"
Michel Stone, author of The Iguana Tree
"Hush Now, Baby is an insightful story of stalwart caregiver Eva and the stability, love and example she brought to the life of her charge, Angela, during a tumultuous time in the American South. This is a tale of transcendence, love, and devotion, of a family and a people tattered with strife. Angela Williams writes with grace and bravery, and with a seasoned storyteller’s pacing and command of figurative language. A captivating memoir, Hush Now, Baby will leave you loving and admiring Eva, and cheering for her and Angela all the way. "
Dr. Marcus Cox, author of Segregated Soldiers
"Angela Williams has an amazing story to tell about her life growing up in South Carolina. Angela . . . was raised by an African American woman in her parents household. The story is not about her “black mamie” but a story of the extraordinary bond she shared with a woman that she identifies as her “mother.” Angela’s Hush Now, Baby has tremendous potential to highlight race relations, the civil rights movement, and Southern life from the perspective of a white female growing up in a chaotic period in American history. "
Steve Ferber, journalist & author of 21 Rules to Live By
"If you liked The Help, you'll love Hush Now, Baby."
Dr. Patricia Williams, Professor Emerita, Sam Houston State University
"As the cocoon unraveled around Angela, we see her spirit awakening and a deep resolve to speak out for the African-American voices often hushed in the 40s and 50s. Her account of Southern life provides a thought-provoking, realistic view of those turbulent decades. While slowly grasping how injustices permeated Southern culture, she faced her own family's struggles with abuse, alcoholism, and philandering--Eva the steady core through it all."
Ceille Baird Welch, poet and playwright
"Angela Williams' Hush Now, Baby breathes with an imagery that begs to be seen on stage and screen."
Pat Conroy, author of The Death of Santini
"With beautifully crafted prose and deft narrative skill, Angela Williams has written a tribute to the remarkable woman whose love and strength shaped her entire life."
Ken Burger, author of Swallow Savannah
"Angela’s prose plunges us back in time when a generation of white children were raised by the calloused hands of slaves who, despite being freed by Lincoln, remained chained to a stubborn way of life. Instead of killing us in our sleep, they became our guardian angels, for reasons still mysteriously misunderstood."
Rosa Shand, author of The Gravity of Light
"Hush Now, Baby is not only a portrait of the astonishing strength and beauty of a Southern black woman, but it also brings a focus to the history so many Southerners only dimly grasp: the ongoing evolution of their society. And all this is accomplished within a gripping novel-like family narrative."
Cassandra King, author of Moonrise
"Hush Now, Baby is a moving and unforgettable memoir which explores the complexity of race, family, love, loyalty, self-awareness and forgiveness with rare courage and honesty. This is a book you'll want to give everyone you know!"
Michel Stone, author of The Iguana Tree
"Hush Now, Baby is an insightful story of stalwart caregiver Eva and the stability, love and example she brought to the life of her charge, Angela, during a tumultuous time in the American South. This is a tale of transcendence, love, and devotion, of a family and a people tattered with strife. Angela Williams writes with grace and bravery, and with a seasoned storyteller’s pacing and command of figurative language. A captivating memoir, Hush Now, Baby will leave you loving and admiring Eva, and cheering for her and Angela all the way. "
Dr. Marcus Cox, author of Segregated Soldiers
"Angela Williams has an amazing story to tell about her life growing up in South Carolina. Angela . . . was raised by an African American woman in her parents household. The story is not about her “black mamie” but a story of the extraordinary bond she shared with a woman that she identifies as her “mother.” Angela’s Hush Now, Baby has tremendous potential to highlight race relations, the civil rights movement, and Southern life from the perspective of a white female growing up in a chaotic period in American history. "
Steve Ferber, journalist & author of 21 Rules to Live By
"If you liked The Help, you'll love Hush Now, Baby."
Dr. Patricia Williams, Professor Emerita, Sam Houston State University
"As the cocoon unraveled around Angela, we see her spirit awakening and a deep resolve to speak out for the African-American voices often hushed in the 40s and 50s. Her account of Southern life provides a thought-provoking, realistic view of those turbulent decades. While slowly grasping how injustices permeated Southern culture, she faced her own family's struggles with abuse, alcoholism, and philandering--Eva the steady core through it all."
Ceille Baird Welch, poet and playwright
"Angela Williams' Hush Now, Baby breathes with an imagery that begs to be seen on stage and screen."
