From bondage to brilliance—this family’s story redefines resilience.
Roots of Resilience isn’t just a family history—it’s a powerful reminder that courage, love, and legacy can grow even from the hardest soil.

🔥 “History with heart, courage, and a serious glow-up!” Roots of Resilience took me on one heck of a ride through time—from colonial days and presidential ties to family grit that just won’t quit. I love how Landry turns generations of hardship into a message of strength and purpose. It’s raw, real, and totally inspiring! Reading this made me want to dig up my own family tree and hug every branch. If you want truth, legacy, and a little soul fire—this is the one to grab. 🌳✨

Roots of Resilience is a deeply personal and historically rich memoir that traces the Dobson family’s journey from early American settlers through the complex and painful legacy of slavery to the present day. Landry M. Simmons Jr. does an impressive job weaving together documented history, family stories, and modern reflection to uncover generations of strength, survival, and perseverance. I really appreciated how this book balances factual depth with heartfelt emotion—it reads like both a family archive and a call to remembrance. What made it especially powerful for me was seeing how Landry turns difficult truths into a message of pride and purpose for future generations. It’s not just history—it’s heritage reclaimed, and I found myself deeply moved by it.