Colored and Country is a story of two women whose journey began as strangers. Pearlie Mae Daniels, an African American, and Kayden Gayle Dietz, a woman of German-American descent, were from different cultures with varied background experiences. Step by step, they forged their way to become friends. They were bridges of forgiveness for each other's life experiences...a perfect tale for today's world climate of racial division!You will be mesmerized as you go on a journey through the ups and downs of Pearlie Mae's saga of death and dying to the old ways of being in the world so that new life will come forth. Pearlie Mae Daniels is being transformed so that she can be built up beyond her wildest imagination. Kayden Gayle Dietz is a catalyst for the transformation that is take place in both of their lives.This work conjures up memories of a rich history...or in this case, her-story for African-American women. Pearlie's and Kayden's journey forward opens the way for true discussions around issues not typically discussed in open environments; however, are ones that must be had at this time in our nation's history. The rich, vibrant descriptions in this writing will transport you back in time to fully remember how life was in the distant past and the not so distant past...as you gently realize that there have been few changes in the nation's political and racial history.