"They Came ’Cross Salt Water" is a powerful exploration of author and historian Karen Williams Gooden, Esq.'s family journey through slavery, resilience, and triumph in America. The book traces her ancestry from West Africa and Europe to the American South, uncovering generations of educators, activists, and changemakers who defied the odds. Blending memoir with historical research, Gooden revives lost voices and honors the legacy of her ancestors. This book serves as a moving tribute to the past and an inspiring call to remember the roots that shape us.