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New York Times Bestseller! The View cohost and bestselling author Sunny Hostin presents a captivating novel set in the exclusive Black beach community of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard. This picturesque town, known for its Victorian gingerbread houses and modern marvels, has been a haven for Black society since the 1600s. Here, Amelia Vaux Tanner, affectionately known as Ama, has hosted a myriad of influential guests in her cherished cottage, Chateau Laveau, built thirty years ago. Among her favorite visitors are her three goddaughters: Esperanza, a talented Afro-Latina lawyer; Olivia, a brilliant Wall Street analyst; and Billie, a courageous marine biologist. Each summer, they reunite at Ama's home, escaping their busy lives to enjoy the beauty of Oak Bluffs. This summer, however, marks a turning point as Ama prepares to move to France to reconnect with her college sweetheart. She invites the trio for one last summer together, with the promise of passing the house to one of them. Each woman harbors secrets that could jeopardize her chances. As the summer unfolds, old ties will fray, new bonds will form, and Ama will reveal profound truths that transcend mere property. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, she will impart invaluable lessons to the daughters she loves fiercely.

The Emmy Award winner, co-host of The View, and ABC News senior legal correspondent shares her journey from a South Bronx housing project to becoming an assistant U.S. attorney and journalist in this powerful memoir that explores identity, intolerance, and injustice. Growing up in tenements and public housing, Sunny Hostin has a deep understanding of poverty. As a mother of a black son, she is acutely aware of the devastating impact of police violence on black boys and men. Her biracial identity provides her with a unique perspective on the complexities of race. This memoir intertwines her personal experiences with her work on significant cases and stories as a journalist and prosecutor. Raised by teenage parents, Sunny overcame childhood violence through hard work and a college scholarship that led her to law school and a role as an assistant U.S. attorney in Washington D.C. Transitioning to journalism, she was the first national reporter to cover Trayvon Martin’s death, which was initially dismissed as a local issue. Now, at the forefront of news and entertainment, Sunny advocates for social justice and amplifies the voices of marginalized Americans. Her inspiring story encourages those on the brink of giving up their dreams and challenges us to reevaluate our biases and judgments based on gender, ethnicity, or economic status. Her life exemplifies the potential achievements available to all when given support and opportunit

"Picture a ballerina in a tutu and toe shoes. What does she look like?" As the only African American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has made history. But when she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected the undersized, anxious thirteen-year-old to become a ground-breaking ballerina. When she discovered ballet, Misty was living in a shabby motel room, struggling with her five siblings for a place to sleep on the floor. A true prodigy, she was dancing en pointe within three months of taking her first dance class and performing professionally in just over a year: a feat unheard of for any classical dancer. But when Misty became caught between the control and comfort she found in the world of ballet and the harsh realities of her own life (culminating in a highly publicized custody battle), she had to choose to embrace both her identity and her dreams, and find the courage to be one of a kind. With an insider's unique point of view, Misty opens a window into the life of a professional ballerina who lives life center stage: from behind the scenes at her first auditions to her triumphant roles in some of the most iconic ballets. But in this beautifully written memoir, she also delves deeper to reveal the desire and drive that made her dreams reality. <i>Life in Motion</i> is a story of passion and grace for anyone who has dared to dream of a different life.