The Secret Lives of Church Ladies Sociology of Urban Areas Age 14 and up

Age 14 and up

Lee decided to hit the road and spent two years uncovering fascinating narratives from every corner of the country

a little-known African-American fashion designer who battled personal and social adversity in order to pursue her passion of making beautiful gowns and went on to become one of society's top designers

*"Well-paced--just like the previous installment--this sequel focuses on themes such as the meaning of diaspora and the effects of trauma

Transcendent Kingdom is a deeply moving portrait of a family of Ghanaian immigrants ravaged by depression and addiction and grief—a novel about faith

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies Sociology of Urban Areas Age 14 and upThe Secret Lives of Church Ladies explores the raw and tender places where Black women and girls dare to follow their desires and pursue a momentary reprieve from being good. The nine stories in this collection feature four generations of characters grappling with who they want to be in the world, caught as they are between the churchs double standards and their own needs and passions. There is fourteen year old Jael, who has a crush on the preachers