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In 1990, Bettye Kearse became the family griotte when her mother brought the box of family memorabilia to her. Bettye asked, “Why now?” The answer was: “I want to give you plenty of time to write the book.”
In recounting the struggles, perseverance, and contributions of eight generations of Bettye's family, THE OTHER MADISONS discovers, discloses, and embraces a more inclusive and complete American story. This intimate memoir illustrates that enslaved people were remarkable individuals who possessed inner strength, a sense of hope, and many talents. Without their innumerable contributions, America would not exist.
Her writings have appeared in the BOSTON HERALD, RIVER TEETH, ZORA, MENTAL FLOSS, IMAGEMAKERS & INFLUENCERS MAGAZINE, OpEdNEWS, TIME MAGAZINE, THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE, and the anthology BLACK LIVES HAVE ALWAYS MATTERED.
THE OTHER MADISONS earned an International Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Book Award and the Marsha M. Greenlee History Award, an Oustanding Book Award from the National Association of Black Journalists, the Bronze medal of the Readers' Choice--Nonfiction/Memoir, and the Library of Virginia People's Choice Nonfiction Award.
Bettye's research received extensive coverage in the WASHINGTON POST: www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/lifestyle/dna-madison/
Bettye was born in Tucson, Arizona and grew up in northern California. She has a B.A. in Genetics from the University of California at Berkeley, a Ph.D. in Biology from New York University, and an M.D. from Case Western Reserve University. Before retiring and moving to Santa Fe, New Mexico, Bettye practiced pediatrics in Boston for 31 years.
Bettye's favorite foods are nuts and truffles. When a choice must be made, it depends on her level of self-indulgence.
Website: https://bettyekearse.com
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