Villages, Ghosts, Lovers....And Red Rice
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Villages, Ghosts, Lovers....And Red Rice is a hauntingly delightful true story of events that took place in the life of an African American family living in Savannah, Georgia from 1963 to 2000. Both dramatic and, at times, twistingly humorous, the story touches on root working, controversial interracial relationships, an eccentric 'dognapper', a piano teacher's relationship with a wealthy antique dealer who holds dark secrets, and other equally interesting events and personalities. Though centered in Savannah, events also take place in Manhattan New York, New Orleans, and on Martha's Vineyard. Rich in both Southern and African American culture, Villages, Ghosts, Lovers....And Red Rice reveals the spirit of a city that lures people to its sultry climate and mesmerizing beauty....and never let's go!
About the Author
Michael Porter is a licensed child, adolescent, and family therapist. He resides in Savannah, Georgia. He has worked as an Emotional Behavior Disordered middle school teacher and as a conflict resolution consultant for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Michael Porter's family's roots extend to the Gullah Geechee culture of South Carolina and Georgia's low country (Saint Helena Island, DaFuskie Island, Hilton Head Island, and Dataw Island), and to the African nations of Ghana and the Ivory Coast.