Announcing My New Book: The Last Wagon Is Now Available on Amazon!
I am beyond excited to share some wonderful news: my new book, The Last Wagon: An American Romani Family's Journey to Settlement , is officially available for purchase on Amazon! You can find it here. About The Last Wagon The Last Wagon is the true story of a Romani family’s journey through hardship, resilience, and survival in America. Based on years of genealogical research, the book begins with my shocking DNA discovery and unfolds into a family history filled with tragedy, triumph, and the struggle to adapt to an ever-changing America. The story traces the lives of the Ward, Mason, and Roe—families who lived on the road, traveling throughout the Midwest well into the mid-20th century. From horse trading to seasonal farm work, they followed the rhythms of a nomadic life while navigating prejudice, loss, and the pull of assimilation. Chariton, Iowa, serves as a pivotal location in their story, not as a permanent home but as the place where they all gathered to mourn the deat...
