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Cris Burks won widespread acclaim for her engaging first novel SilkyDreamGirl. Burks' second offering follows the life of a determined girl struggling toward adulthood in 1950s Chicago. The devastating discovery that "Daddy" is not her real father opens a great chasm in Neecey's world and leads to Neecey's abusive mother bringing a succession of no-good men into the home. Nevertheless, as she grows into a woman, the resilient Neecey strives to overcome despair and forge a new life for herself.
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Cris Burks won widespread acclaim for her engaging first novel SilkyDreamGirl. Burks' second offering follows the life of a determined girl struggling toward adulthood in 1950s Chicago. The devastating discovery that "Daddy" is not her real father opens a great chasm in Neecey's world and leads to Neecey's abusive mother bringing a succession of no-good men into the home. Nevertheless, as she grows into a woman, the resilient Neecey strives to overcome despair and forge a new life for herself.Author
Author Bio: Cris Burks
Cris Burks earned her MFA from Columbia College, where she taught fiction writing for more than seven years. Her poetry and short stories have appeared in many publications, including the
anthology Gumbo. She considers herself a Chicagoan although she was born in Mississippi and has lived in several states, including Ohio and South Dakota. She currently resides in Sacramento,
California.
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| Available Formats : | CD |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Runtime: | 6.96 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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