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A review by paulapam64
Carolina Built by Kianna Alexander
3.0
Josephine N. Leary, the granddaughter of a freed slave, is determined to make the best of her life. Loosely based on her real life story as a Black real estate mogul in North Carolina. Josephine and her husband owned a successful barbershop, but she carried the dream and independent spirit to acquire so much more. Purchasing her first piece of land when a deal her husband was interested in did not go through opened up her spirit as a entrepreneur. Josephine went on to purchase more real estate in the area, which still exist as the Edenton State Historic site.
I enjoyed the book from the historic perspective. The fictional tale Alexander created albeit interesting, it was lacking. Josephine's actions sometimes came off as selfish and deceptive as she didn't involve or disclose her plans to her husband. Although she acquired a lot of land, there was not much portrayed about her businesses. This book did speak to the resilience and strength of a seemingly impossible dream obtained.
I enjoyed the book from the historic perspective. The fictional tale Alexander created albeit interesting, it was lacking. Josephine's actions sometimes came off as selfish and deceptive as she didn't involve or disclose her plans to her husband. Although she acquired a lot of land, there was not much portrayed about her businesses. This book did speak to the resilience and strength of a seemingly impossible dream obtained.