Bobby has high hopes for his new life in Detroit, and he will not, under any circumstances, blow his chances by messing up a prime job opportunity at his uncle's construction company. But his first meeting with his mentor, African American foreman Jimbo, turns out even worse than expected when it becomes apparent that Bobby is learning the ropes to become Jimbo's boss.
As Bobby tries to navigate Jimbo's understandable resentment, he must also wrestle with the misperceptions of Black culture that his Caucasian family has passed on to him. Eventually, the two men become friends as Jimbo recognizes that Bobby doesn't hold the prejudices of his uncle.
But just as things start to smooth out, Jimbo introduces Bobby to the kind, clever, and stunning Karen-Jimbo's favorite woman to string along. Confused by his strong feelings for this intriguing woman and frustrated with Jimbo's flippant treatment of her, Bobby struggles with whether to pursue Karen...at the cost of ending his newfound friendship with Jimbo and sabotaging his future.
Taking a candid look at interracial romance and the human experience, ...But My Soul is Black reveals the cultural misperceptions that harm us-and the love that heals us.
About the Author: Terrell Williams began life as the oldest son of eight children being raised in less-than-affluent circumstances. The first in his immediate family to graduate from college, he went on to marry a wonderful woman, and they eventually became the proud parents of four children.
Williams enjoys reading and writing poetry, and he has also written several plays that have been performed in Texas. The idea for his debut novel, ...But My Soul is Black, lay dormant for many years until Williams finally finished the novel upon retirement, fulfilling his dream of becoming a published author. His romantic tale tackles controversial topics such as interracial relationships, reminding readers of the interconnectedness we share as humans and showing that love truly transcends all.
