This book of short stories portrays the special relationship that existed between a daughter and her daddy in a time of unparalleled challenges during this time in history. It emphasizes how lessons of a lifetime can be learned by a young girl who grew up underexposed to many simple, everyday events in life. These lessons have been documented as family history to be passed along to family and friends from generation to generation. The reader is encouraged to reflect on these awesome memories as he remembers his own personal memories. This book is also designed for parents who want to make a...

In this very exciting book of short stories and poetry, the author, Diane Jones-Norris, shares her heart for people in her writings. This book is a book of encouragement to those who may have made some bad turns in the road of life. She lets the reader know that it's not too late to turn your life around. Her wit and honesty will capture your attention as you anxiously read to see what happens next. The 21 vibrant short stories and poems are about the many roads we travel through life; they will enlighten you and cause you to hunger for more.

This is a compelling story of personal triumph over the twist and turns our lives sometimes take. A must read for every woman, every person coming of age. It will make you cry, laugh and smile as you reflect back on the circumstances of your choices. It is inspirational in the aspect that it empowers one to realize that freedom from our circumstances is possible, if we truly believe in The Lord and ourselves and act on those beliefs. It is not a "happy ever after" but rather a bold look at how one woman continues to fight back at life with her belief in the power of Faith in God and a Divine...

In this very exciting book of short stories and poetry, the author, Diane Jones-Norris, shares her heart for people in her writings. This book is a book of encouragement to those who may have made some bad turns in the road of life. She lets the reader know that it's not too late to turn your life around. Her wit and honesty will capture your attention as you anxiously read to see what happens next. The 21 vibrant short stories and poems are about the many roads we travel through life; they will enlighten you and cause you to hunger for more.

"How I Got Out of the Cotton Fields" is easy to read --hard to put down. Dr. Raymon Crawford adroitly uses vivid language to weave a remarkable story of a triumphant spirit that is victorious despite heartbreaking challenges.
His words paint colorful images that breathe life onto the pages of the book-we smell the aroma of the sweet potatoes roasted in the fire place-we close our eyes and feel the cool breeze created by the cracks in the walls of the uninsulated house and strain to see by the dim kerosene lamp-we taste the Grandma Kelly's scrumptious pinto beans and cornbread - we take...