Born and raised in Kentucky during the 1950s and 60s, Annie Waxman, a pen name, witnessed firsthand the impacts of systemic racism and cultural resistance to change. Her memoir, Accidental Rebel: My Story of Interracial Love and Loss, offers a deeply personal perspective on love, racial identity, and life in the segregated South. Now living in California, Annie reflects on her journey with insight and wisdom. She writes to help readers understand the past, foster growth, and live free of prejudice and abuse.