Aaron Davis, the main character in GRACE AND MERCY BROUGHT US THROUGH,   was a slave who was born during slavery on a plantation in Mississippi.  He grew up and became a circuit riding minister for the Methodist Church.  The information that my Mother knew about his story as a child born to a Mother from West Africa and a father who was a Choctaw Indian was minimal and therefore  fascinating and compelling.  He seldom spoke about his early life experiences. The public story of Aaron Davis’ life as a circuit riding preacher for the Methodist Church was well documented and his accomplishments in this arena were amazing as well.