Braided Roots The interweaving of hi..., Pasha Westbrook
Braided Roots The interweaving of hi..., Pasha Westbrook
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Braided Roots: The interweaving of history, family, and a father's love

Author: Pasha Westbrook

Narrator: Pasha Westbrook

Unabridged: 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/04/2025

Synopsis

A stunning, poetic debut audiobook from Pasha Westbrook about honoring one's roots and the unbreakable bond of familial love, brought to life.Father braids my hair, just like his,scented of coconut oil, the familiar tug of fingers on my scalp,love in every twist...As a young girl's father lovingly yet painstakingly braids her hair, he weaves a story about the strength and resilience of their ancestors, Freedmen who walked the Trail of Tears from Mississippi to Oklahoma.In this enchanting audiobook, past and present come together in a tale about endurance, history, and love.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melanie on April 06, 2025

Beautiful picture book in theme and digitally created illustrations. Written in a tribute to both her father and her Choctaw/Chickasaw/Black heritage, both the text and illustrations celebrate a family’s connections through braids as well as DNA! References to the Trail of Tears and enslavement are......more

Goodreads review by Dr. Julie on August 07, 2025

Dad and daughter braid stories of Chickasaw and Choctaw heritage and family in this heartfelt picture book. Reminiscent of the picture books Hair Love and Hair Twins.......more

Goodreads review by Diana on November 15, 2025

Great story about what braiding her hair means to a girl.......more

Goodreads review by Anthony on November 04, 2025

Family history is shared between a father and daughter as the daily ritual of the braiding of the young girl's hair by her father is done. An unbreakable bond is established as roots are established.......more

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