Sunflower

About the Book

Kianga, a plain little plant, lived an unhappy life in a field without any friends. Then one day something happened that changed his life. Kianga experienced warmth that turned his sad days into happy days. The warmth he felt came from the sun. The sun surrounded him with the feeling of love. Each day Kianga eagerly awaited the appearance of the sun. One morning when Kianga awakened, he was greatly disappointed because the sun was not there. Kianga decided to search for the sun. As he searched, he met friends along the way who also missed the sun and helped him find it. This search will end in a miraculous way and confirm that love can change your life. Kianga is a Swahili word that means "sunshine."

About the Author

I'm a recently retired teacher. I taught reading in elementary school for thirty years. I have an advance degree in reading. I love writing, especially poetry. When I retired, I started writing short stories. I'd like to share my writing with others. I lived in Dallas, Texas, for over forty years. I was born in Alabama, and I spent my childhood there. As a teenager, I was very active in the freedom movement in Selma, Alabama. I've been married for more than forty years, and I have one son and one grandson.