Willie, despite a rough start, has become immersed in the culture she should have been born into. As she grows in her own knowledge of her ancestral roots, she also grows in who she is as a person. All things are now within her reach, and all she must do is put forth a little effort. With all of this in mind, Willie has decided to dedicate herself towards her own 'Personal Growth.' "Our heritage might be bloody, but that's no reason not to be proud!" -Spike ~~~ 'Personal Growth' is the second installment in the fairly popular indie series, Growing Roots. It is the sequel to 'Less Than Humble Beginnings.' Here is what people have said about the series: "The characters are believable and realistic." "Chelsea used concise descriptions of her characters which made it very easy to imagine their interactions." "Chelsea Falin is a great story-teller. With her clear descriptions of the characters, settings and dialogue, it was not difficult for me to imagine the characters and to picture every scene. With her excellent weaving of words, the world of Willie came alive as if I'm watching a movie." "Being a teenager is never easy, and Willie's internal struggles were easy to relate to." ~~~ Excerpt From 'Personal Growth': "Aunt Janie?" I asked, finding her at the kitchen table. She was looking over some papers, which I assumed by the calculator were finances. "Are you busy?" Aunt Janie looked up. "No, no. I could use a break from this anyways. What is it, sweetie?" "I was just thinking about a lot of things today." I wasn't really sure how to broach the subject of heritage or my father with her. "Like what?" "Well, for starters... if you're three quarters Choctaw, was momma that much to?" Aunt Janie nodded her head to say that it did. "So what does that make me?" "Three-eighths, I think, from our side." Aunt Janie answered. Nodding my head to show I understood, I said "Well... I was wondering something else." I paused momentarily, pondering how best to ask this question. I finally decided the best way to do it was to just be out with it. "Do you know who my father was?" Aunt Janie's face took on a slightly pained expression as though my words caused her a small physical blow. "Your mom never told you who your father was?" I shook my head to answer no but remained silent. "Well, yes, I know who your father is.
This is the first book chronicling the Benson family, through the eyes of two sisters, Willow and Emilee. It takes you through their struggle to make it in a world that is so against them. Through their whole childhood, the two girls have but one wish: to make it out of the prison they call home. As they grow and mature, only one girl will make that wish come true. Where will these two Benson girls end up? You will have to read the story to find out.
Willie and Babette have had their world turned upside down. While Babette adjusts easily to the change in circumstances, it takes Willie a great deal more time. How would you feel if you were suddenly thrust into a world that your own mother had kept you shunned from? Follow along on the first stage of young Willie's journey, as she forces herself to adjust to this strange new world. A startling epiphany shows Willie that she isn't the only one who suffers from 'Less Than Humble Beginnings.' "Try to remember that everyone here has their demons, but we all put those demons to good use." -Jack (Willie's oldest cousin)
Welcome to the newest volume of the 'Curious Kids Series'! Kids are naturally curious about the world around them. These series aims to help fill that curiosity and teach them about the world around them. With bright, colorful pictures and simply written facts, the 'Curious Kids Series' is exactly what parents are looking to fill those bookshelf spaces! In this volume, we explore cats. When did people first start keeping them as pets? How long do they live? Why are they so flexible? All the questions your kids have... answered! Do you have a topic you'd like the series to cover? Send an email to the address inside the book! Suggest a topic that gets chosen and receive a free copy of the book! We want to write the stuff parents want their kids to read!
Welcome to the 9th volume of the 'Curious Kids Series'! Kids are naturally curious about the world around them. These series aims to help fill that curiosity and teach them about the world around them. With bright, colorful pictures and simply written facts, the 'Curious Kids Series' is exactly what parents are looking to fill those bookshelf spaces! In this volume, we explore chipmunks. Why do chipmunks look like squirrels? How much do their cheeks expand? How many different types of chipmunks are there? All the questions your kids have... answered! Do you have a topic you'd like the series to cover? Send an email to the address inside the book! Suggest a topic that gets chosen and receive a free copy of the book! We want to write the stuff parents want their kids to read!
This is the first book chronicling the Benson family, through the eyes of two sisters, Willow and Emilee. It takes you through their struggle to make it in a world that is so against them. Through their whole childhood, the two girls have but one wish: to make it out of the prison they call home. As they grow and mature, only one girl will make that wish come true. Where will these two Benson girls end up? You will have to read the story to find out.
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