2023 Speak Up Talk Radio FIREBIRD Book Award

2022 Red Ribbon Winner The Wishing Shelf Awards

2022 Best Book Award Finalist for American Book Fest.

There is nothing ordinary about the journey we take in life, or the people in it. A tale of starting over, and an unforgettable odyssey of healing.

How We Healed follows Drunetta Brown, desperate to escape a difficult life in the South, she flees to New York City with her children. And there, she develops powerful friendships that help her claim her place in a changing world.

"A compelling family drama. A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended." The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

"An often vivid family saga, centered on a satisfyingly complex matriarch." Kirkus Reviews

"An original, thought-provoking, memorable and poignant story of healing from emotional injuries."- Mid-West Book Review - Small Press Bookwatch

Melody and Arric Fowler