Welcome to our growing family of Hidden Gems that need to be a lot more visible Intended: A Marriage in Black & White. Sharon's story broke and mended my heart over and over. Each chapter is short, but dense with meaning, serenely engaging, but difficult to hold onto all at once. Clearly her words were chosen carefully. Lacking the ability to add any meaningful description of the treasure between the front and back cover, I'll let the publisher tell you more.
From the book description:
"As a White child growing up during the first wave of the civil rights movement, Sharon Nesbit's early affections and relationships challenged the stagnant mindsets of many around her and paved the path toward her life commitments both to the Baháʼí Faith and to the love of her life, George.
In 1976, when Sharon and George were wed in a simple outdoor ceremony, there were many concerns amid the support from family and friends. George's mother wondered why her Black son would choose to make his life more difficult by marrying a White girl. Sharon's parents were not in attendance, despite having given their hard-earned blessing after five years. Even among well-meaning friends arose a question: "What about the children?"
On a basic level, many people would accept the marriage of Sharon and George as normal: two people who loved each other. But in 1976, race complicated things. It still does. But that doesn't mean Sharon and George weren't intended to be together.
Currently, Intended: A Marriage in Black & White is only available in paperback. I promise it is worth both the few extra dollars over a digital copy, and the wait for delivery."
From the book description:
"As a White child growing up during the first wave of the civil rights movement, Sharon Nesbit's early affections and relationships challenged the stagnant mindsets of many around her and paved the path toward her life commitments both to the Baháʼí Faith and to the love of her life, George.
In 1976, when Sharon and George were wed in a simple outdoor ceremony, there were many concerns amid the support from family and friends. George's mother wondered why her Black son would choose to make his life more difficult by marrying a White girl. Sharon's parents were not in attendance, despite having given their hard-earned blessing after five years. Even among well-meaning friends arose a question: "What about the children?"
On a basic level, many people would accept the marriage of Sharon and George as normal: two people who loved each other. But in 1976, race complicated things. It still does. But that doesn't mean Sharon and George weren't intended to be together.
Currently, Intended: A Marriage in Black & White is only available in paperback. I promise it is worth both the few extra dollars over a digital copy, and the wait for delivery."