I Am Both

"We are both," Jane tells her grandchildren as she shares a creation story woven from the rich traditions of her Cherokee and Moravian heritage. Once, she was simply Jane Ross, daughter of a great Cherokee Principal Chief. But life at Salem, North Carolina, forced her to confront the complexities of living between two worlds.

Through hardship, loss, and spiritual awakening, Jane's identity is forged in the enduring fire that burns at the heart of the Cherokee people - from the mountains of North Carolina to the plains of Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). A student, daughter, spiritual guide, and true Cherokee Beloved Woman, Jane Ross emerges vividly in this second installment of the Salem Stories Series.

Grounded in historical research and brought to life through storytelling, I Am Both returns Jane Ross's voice to her - allowing her to speak her truth, in her own words.