ISBN: 0375758097

In a novel reminiscent of the work of Maya Angelou and Ntozake Shange, Rita Coburn Whack tells the story of how a young woman's spiritual awakening leads her to maturity and self-fulfillm… More...

In a novel reminiscent of the work of Maya Angelou and Ntozake Shange, Rita Coburn Whack tells the story of how a young woman's spiritual awakening leads her to maturity and self-fulfillment. When Meant to Be opens, thirteen-year-old Patience Jan Campbell is called upon to read and interpret her favorite scripture for the church congregation: "I think this scripture means that children know every shut eye ain't sleep and every head bowed ain't praying, so grown-ups ain't fooling us or God. . . . So nobody should hold a child back from God just 'cause they may be having trouble finding Him." But a traumatic experience causes Jan to stumble and lose her "voice." Unable to turn to those around her, she calls for her grandmother Hannahwho died before Jan was bornin prayer. Unbeknownst to Jan, Hannah does come, and through her wise eyes we follow Jan into her early twenties as she moves to the big city, goes to college, and begins a career. A reflective father, a misunderstood mother, a sage aunt, and two pivotal lovers all build emotional bridges that help Jan progress on her journey to womanhood. african american,contemporary,fiction,literary,literature and fiction Literature & Fiction, Random House Publishing Group<

2002, ISBN: 9780375758096

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N . Y.: Strivers, 2002. X-Library with normal flaws...The cover has very light shelf wear......................We are very careful when we list our books, but sometimes something minor ma… More...

N . Y.: Strivers, 2002. X-Library with normal flaws...The cover has very light shelf wear......................We are very careful when we list our books, but sometimes something minor may get by... 1st Edition - 2nd Printing. Paper. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Cover Art. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Trade Paperback., Strivers, 2002<

2002, ISBN: 9780375758096

Book. Used - Very Good. Paperback. Available fast dispatch from the United Kingdom. libary stamps and slight scribble on inner page but otherwise excellent condition.., 0