Intimidating Shades

About the Book

Intimidating Shades: Why Does My Sister Hate Me?

SYNOPSIS

The Mayses have worked hard to achieve a comfortable middle-class life. So it is with much despair that they watch their happy home life unravel because of one child’s attitude toward her sister—all because of the shade of her skin. Following a downward spiral, the family is then torn further apart by an unimaginable tragedy. But somehow they manage to pick themselves up and continue with their lives, albeit without two of their family members. All that they can do is hold out hope that the one family member who can return home will.

About the Author

A single parent to her daughter, Callie, Norvelle Traylor Walker lives in Carthage, Texas, where she has been a Family and Consumer Science teacher for more than thirty years. She holds a bachelor of science degree from Prairie View A&M.

The author’s interest in writing stems from a strong desire to share her knowledge and personal learning experiences. In addition to Intimidating Shades, she is the author of the nonfi ction parenting book Single Parenting with Honor—For the Love of My Child. Each of these books is intended to inspire readers to rebuild relationships within their homes and families.

Ms. Traylor Walker’s experiences as an educator in public schools have provided her with keen insight into children and familial issues. She is confi dent that the profound messages contained in her works will give others a different perspective on life, perhaps helping them overcome obstacles as well.

When asked what makes a writer, Norvelle Walker states that she believes it is a person who has the ability to connect to an audience of readers in a special way. Personal experiences and witnessing others’ pain has provided Ms. Norvelle Wallker with a unique insight that she shares with readers in this book. It is her belief that even through a work of fi ction, people can start the process of healing and even reuniting with others to enjoy healthy and loving relationships.