On The Morrow

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“It’s not just because she half white. You have to leave for ya’ll safety Lily, and ours. You done stirred up a hornets nest. Ain’t no tellin’ who gonna get stung. When the Harris’ family finds out that is not David’s baby, ain’t no tellin’ what they will do. Mildred already think you killed him ‘cause you fast or somethin’. When they look at her and put two and two together, they really gonna start some trouble. We’ll all suffer….” “On The Morrow” is an inspirational story within a story of Maggie’s journey to discover the origins of her self-hatred. She explores the lives of three influential women in her life—her great grandmother, her grandmother, and her mother— in an attempt to understand her own. This cleverly written story invites the reader to laugh, cry, and rejoice along with Maggie as she reflects on past memories of her dysfunctional relationship with her alcoholic mother, and the many interesting people she encountered. The poignant, yet funny storyline also catapults the reader back in time to a small town in South Carolina, where the unforgettable life events of her grandmother Lily surfaced and evolved. This book emphasizes triumph in the face of overwhelming odds. It is a timeless testament to the indomitable human spirit, and, most of all inspire all readers for years to come.

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