Walking in the Shadow of My Past is the story of Arie's life from slavery to Obama's presidency. Her words reflect on the past and bring you to the now. Throughout the book, God is the center of her life, and she stresses that putting God first is a must to overcome challenges. Whatever challenge she faced in her past, she put God first, dealt with it, and moved forward. Her words in this book will inspire you, give you hope, and build your faith. She was positive, and that's what helped her to be successful in her life. She gives you practical and simple ways of survival. At ninety-five, she was still living a successful life, and she gives some truths to help you.