Black. Blue. Unbreakable. Andrea Ward’s Debut Book Is a Story You’ll Never Forget

Andrea Ward’s Shades of Black and Blue is not just a memoir — it’s a movement.

Told with the urgency of a survivor and the heart of a healer, Ward’s debut book chronicles her journey through domestic violence, emotional trauma, and spiritual awakening. It’s a story shaped by scars, but defined by resilience.

“Being Black and being a woman means carrying a lot of weight. But it also means being unbreakable,” Ward says. In Shades of Black and Blue, she invites readers into her world — one where laughter coexisted with pain, and where survival became an act of defiance.

Told with unshakable honesty and strength, this is a book that lingers long after the final page — a must-read for anyone who has ever fought to reclaim their voice.

Synopsis of book

Shades of Black & Blue unravels the haunting story of a young college student whose life is forever changed when she falls for Isaiah, a man who seems to embody perfection. With his charm, confidence, and unrelenting passion, Isaiah sweeps her off her feet, drawing her into a romance that feels like a fairy tale. But as their bond deepens, cracks begin to form in his flawless facade. The once gentle lover morphs into a manipulative force, shrouded in darkness and control.

What begins as love quickly spirals into a psychological battleground, where passion and pain collide. Trapped in a web of emotional abuse and fear, the protagonist must navigate the treacherous waters of heartbreak, betrayal, and self-doubt. With her spirit battered and her world collapsing around her, she embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim her voice and her freedom.

About the Author

Hailed for her fearless creativity and emotional depth, Andrea’s work spans film, television, and reality series—including the buzzworthy Mamma’s Girls, dubbed the Black Kardashians of Atlanta. Her storytelling doesn’t stop with adults—Andrea is also the creator of The Adventures of Ezra and Miracle, a magical children’s book inspired by her own kids, shining a light on autism, joy, and love through the eyes of a heroic little girl and her baby brother.

A proud Baltimore native now making waves in Atlanta, Andrea also serves as a fierce advocate for survivors, helping to launch Beyond the Storm, a nonprofit that offers healing and hope to women and children affected by domestic violence.

Andrea Ward is a multi-hyphenate trailblazer who turns trauma into triumph and art into advocacy—proving that even in the darkest storms, there is power in our voices, beauty in our scars, and light on the other side of pain.