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Pilgrim State
Pilgrim State is a stunning memoir which tells the story of Dorothy Walker - equal parts beautiful, headstrong, brave and tragic. Her life is lovingly recreated by her daughter Jacqueline in homage to the remarkable woman she was. In the haunting opening pages, set in Pilgrim State mental facility in New York State in 1951, Dorothy has been forcibly sectioned and is battling to keep her children and her sanity. She will struggle all her life to retain both. Dorothy and her children return to Jamaica before finally making a home in post-Windrush London in the early 60s. Dorothy and her children face prejudice and loss but are bound by incredible love and their unique sense of family. This wil...
A Season of Disruption
An inspiring blend of real-life occurrences and imagination, A Season of Disruption tells a captivating story of perseverance and decisions that influenced lives and defined a legacy. Murna, a young and newly widowed mother, must leave her five children (all less than age 16) to live on their own while she seeks employment in the U.S. to meet the family's financial needs. Her extraordinary decision ushers in a new chapter testing their ability and willingness to withstand challenges that often separate and defeat families.
Lyrics of My Reality
A thought provoking compilation of conversational, reflective essays supported by lyrical, inspiring poetry which focus on experiences of hope, life, love and relationships.
Dancing in the Rain
She still holds a grudge. When the one who abandoned her returns, will she let bitterness tear apart all she loves?Washington, DC, 1997. Maxine "Maxi" Walters is living her best life. After her childhood sweetheart bailed when their son was six, the devoted mother forged a promising career and happy home with her big-hearted husband. But the hard-working Jamaican native becomes alarmed when she walks in on her usually levelheaded twelve-year-old hanging up on a suspicious phone call.With layoff rumors at work weighing heavily on her mind, Maxi's stress rises exponentially when she catches the boy's bio-dad dropping him off at the house. And exploding in fury at both of them, the distraught w...
Mothers, Sisters, Friends
Mothers, Sister, Friends is an inspirational book of poems for and about mothers, sisters and friends. Each poem is prefaced by a complimenting bible verse. The book is a tribute to women and encourages them by displaying how their thoughts, acts and deeds are a guide and motivation to those around them.
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Suffragette City
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COLVIN PRIZE 2021! Awarded by the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain, the Colvin Prize is one of the world's most prestigious honors in the field of architectural history. The medal is awarded annually to the author or authors of an outstanding work of reference of broad importance to the discipline; all modes of publication are eligible, including catalogues, gazetteers, digital databases and online resources. Suffragette City was nominated due to the new ways in which its contributors cast light on the work of women to shape the architecture of communities around the English-speaking world. Suffragette City brings together a collection of illustrated e...
Rose Rivers
A wonderful new story of friendship against the odds, set in the Victorian world of the much-loved Hetty Feather. Rose Rivers is the daughter of a wealthy artist and lives in luxury in a beautiful home with her siblings. But despite her comfortable life, something is missing - could a new friend be just what Rose is looking for? Beautifully illustrated by Nick Sharratt, Rose Rivers is a brilliant new addition to Hetty Feather's world, by the award-winning and bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.
