{"product_id":"the-wind-on-her-tongue-paperback","title":"The Wind on Her Tongue - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnita Kopacz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael Bernard Beckwith\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this lyrical and \"profound\" (Dr. Resmaa Menakem, \u003ci\u003eNew\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eYork\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author) companion to the \"spellbinding\" (\u003ci\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShallow Waters\u003c\/i\u003e, Oya--the Yoruban deity of the weather--is brought to life during 1870s America. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn in Cuba after her mother Yemaya's adventures in the New World, Oya has inherited otherworldly powers from her Yoruba Orisha lineage. While Yemaya is known for her healing abilities, Oya's influence over the storm proves to be destructive, posing a threat to her mother and the island's safety. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sent to New Orleans to study under Marie Laveau, the Queen of Voodoo, Oya begins a journey across the still young America, encountering a myriad of historical figures, including Mary Ellen Pleasant, Jesse James, Lew Hing, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As Oya navigates the landscapes of racism, colorism, and classism, she grapples with her own identity and powers, striving to find her place in a fraught and complex society. A moving, vivid exploration of resilience, heritage, and the enduring spirit of a young woman coming into her own, \u003ci\u003eThe Wind on Her Tongue\u003c\/i\u003e is \"a magical story that you will keep close for a long time to come and read many, many times over\" (Sherry Sidoti, author of \u003ci\u003eA Smoke and a Song\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnita Kopacz is an award-winning writer and spiritual advisor. She is the former editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eHeart \u0026amp; Soul Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and managing editor of \u003ci\u003eBeautyCents Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. When she is not writing, you can find her on the dance floor or traveling the world with her children. Anita lives in New York City with her family. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eShallow Waters \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Wind on Her Tongue\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs one of the foremost spiritual leaders and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, Michael Bernard Beckwith is a powerful force for change. He is the originator of the Life Visioning Process and author of \u003ci\u003eInspirations of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e40 Day Mind Fast Soul Feast\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Manifesto of Peace.\u003c\/i\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.25 x 5.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 20, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47330625650937,"sku":"9781668052228","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/AMk75BXkym9781668052228.webp?v=1769606339","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-wind-on-her-tongue-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}