{"product_id":"9781456860035","title":"Beyond Passing","description":"From author Elaine Galindo comes a meaningful story of discovering one's roots and rediscovering the  \u003cbr\u003eroot of what really matters. Made available through Xlibris, Beyond Passing follows the life of a young  \u003cbr\u003ewoman who discovers her family history and her ancestors who had taken steps to hide their past.  \u003cbr\u003eBeyond Passing is a series of stories woven together over the span of four generations dating back to the  \u003cbr\u003eCivil War. Told from the perspective of each generation, Beyond Passing, explores the emotional impact  \u003cbr\u003ethat \"passing\" had on these families and the generations that followed. Beginning at the point of discovery  \u003cbr\u003eand looking back at the preceding generation for clues left along the way, the author discovers a world she  \u003cbr\u003edidn't know existed.  \u003cbr\u003eThis book appeals to the secrets that all families keep hidden in their closets. It appeals to those who wish  \u003cbr\u003efor a better understanding of the rationale behind racial and ethnic differences and the pain that stereotyping  \u003cbr\u003eleaves in its wake.  \u003cbr\u003eWith its central topic relevant to today's times, Beyond Passing is a call to cherish one's racial heritage and  \u003cbr\u003eembrace the blending pot that has become the American theme.","brand":"Xlibris Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128945492208,"sku":"9781456860035","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781456860035_p0.jpg?v=1763864858","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781456860035","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}