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Carolina Built
Carolina Built | Kianna Alexander
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A vivid and moving novel based on the incredible life of real estate magnate Josephine N. Learya previously untold story of passion, perseverance, and building a legacy after emancipation in North Carolina. Josephine N. Leary is determined to build a life of her own and a future for her family. When she moves to Edenton, North Carolina from the plantation where she was born, she is free, newly married, and ready to follow her dreams. As the demands of life pull Josephines attentiondeepening her marriage, mothering her daughters, supporting her grandmothershe struggles to balance her real estate aspirations with the realities of keeping life going every day. She teaches herself to be a business woman, to manage her finances, and to make smart investments in the local real estate market. But with each passing year, it grows more and more difficult to focus on building her legacy from the ground up. Moving and inspiring, Josephine Learys untold story speaks to the part of us that dares to dream bigger, tear down whatever stands in our way, and build something better for the loved ones we leave behind.
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Carolina Built | Kianna Alexander
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I enjoyed learning a piece of North Carolina, American, and women‘s history I did not know. The accomplishments of Josephine Leary in the post Reconstruction South are nothing short of astounding.

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Cinfhen
Cinfhen
Carolina Built | Kianna Alexander
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I absolutely bought this book for it‘s GORGEOUS cover and while I found the book a quick read, it lacked the “sparkle” that the cover projects. This is an historical reimagining of Josephine Leary, an emancipated slave who went on to become a leading real estate owner in 1800‘s North Carolina. Unfortunately the book lacked real depth or insight, which is a shame because Josephine was quite an amazing woman. #MoreMehThanYeah

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Bookpearl
Bookpearl
Carolina Built | Kianna Alexander
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Scholastic Books always had me at hello!

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Cinfhen
Cinfhen
Carolina Built | Kianna Alexander
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While my hubby stopped into Hockey Giant ( don‘t ask) I ran into Barnes & Noble / found these two on the half off table!!! Both were #CoverCrush #ImpulseBuys

TrishB I looked up Hockey Giant. I‘m with you! 2y
Cinfhen Hahaha @TrishB 2y
MicheleinPhilly What the hell is Hockey Giant??? 2y
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Soubhiville @MicheleinPhilly I‘m glad you asked because I was about to! I think my husband would love it! 2y
BarbaraBB @MicheleinPhilly You are so funny 😂 2y
Cinfhen Imagine a Costco size store full of hockey equipment @MicheleinPhilly @Soubhiville that‘s Hockey Giant 😁Obviously not a place I enjoy but it‘s like Mecca for my hubby 😂 2y
MicheleinPhilly Aren‘t you in the South? I didn‘t realize there was such a market for hockey down there. 🤔 2y
Cinfhen I‘m in NJ for a few days @MicheleinPhilly my nephew got engaged so there was a big family party and we have a wedding today - I‘m a busy busy traveler 🧳 2y
MicheleinPhilly 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼 Hello from across the river! 2y
Cinfhen Hi ya @MicheleinPhilly 😘😘 2y
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ChaoticMissAdventures
ChaoticMissAdventures
Carolina Built | Kianna Alexander
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"Snapped back to reality"

Okay. Anyone else read a line in a book and a song so far off from that book starts playing in your head? Eminem, you don't belong in this story! ?
I hope they keep this cover it is lovely.

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