MIDDLE GEORGIA BOOKSHELF: 'Roberta's Boys: Four Pitts Brothers of Macon, GA'

By Ann Carlson of Malone, New York, written for the Pitts Family Trust

282 pages, $26.95 (Ann Carlson Publishing)

What it's about: A mother's love inspired these four African-American brothers, born in the early years of the 20th century to an educated and ambitious Macon couple. After losing everything in a family tragedy, these men would summon every ounce of fortitude learned at their mother's knee to succeed beyond expectations.

The author says: Roberta regularly insisted to her sons: "Don't forget who you are. You keep in touch with your brothers!"

Where to find it: Local bookstores; www.Amazon.com; www.BarnesandNoble.com

By the same author: "Descendants of George Cook and Calcie Beacham" (Pitts Family Trust)

This story was originally published December 5, 2015 at 4:25 PM with the headline "MIDDLE GEORGIA BOOKSHELF: 'Roberta's Boys: Four Pitts Brothers of Macon, GA' ."