In Her Mother's Footsteps

About the Book

Dedication To my mother Rebecca, my grandmothers, aunts, and other family members who influenced my life by instilling in me strong family ties, love, and cultural pride. To Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Greenville, Mississippi; Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, Mississippi; St. Barbara Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri; St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Cleveland, Ohio; Lane Metropolitan CME Church, Cleveland, Ohio; and the National Mental Health Organization.

About the Author

Gwen Graffenreed is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. She had traveled to many exciting places. She is an experienced licensed preschool teacher. She has taught all over Cleveland as well as in Santa Ana, California. She devotes her additional time and energy to cultural and civic activities in the community. Gwen is an alumni of Neighborhood Leadership Cleveland. She is the author of Sentimental Journey. She believes that strengthening families is more valuable than dollars and cents. She is a member of African American Genealogical Society of Cleveland, Ohio. Her hobbies include writing, sewing, and creating unique ideas for the home and neighborhood.