Sunday, July 26, 2020

Not Where I'm From, But Where I'm Going





Today's BOOK OF THE DAY, hits close to home as it is set in New Orleans, LA where I have lived for the past 37 years. It is an inspirational story of sorts where our protagonist overcomes all obstacles. I highly recommend this book.

Not Where I'm From, But Where I'm Going Kindle Edition

by Sinclaire Caruso (Author) 



The story of a little Black girl from New Orleans who is determined to break her family's generational curse. Borne into poverty, addiction, sexual, mental, and physical abuse, despite all these unfortunate events, she somehow keeps hope and faith that everything will be okay and find herself in a crazy, yet growing journey.



Product details

·         File Size: 1568 KB

·         Publication Date: July 22, 2020

·         Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC

·         Language: English

·         ASIN: B08DHS953Q

REVIEW

 Jasmine

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS FREAKING AMAZING!!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020

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When I had started reading this book, it had taken me to a whole different world and hit me deep in the heart. Seeing her grow through her eyes and coming out strong is incredible to me. I love it so much! It's one of my top favorites 💖


About the Author

 

Sinclaire Caruso grew up in New Orleans, LA, and moved to GA after hurricane Katrina Hit in 2005. She faced horrific tragedies but couldn't do anything about it because she was so young. Her life was filled with hardships, and she got a one in a million chance by getting adopted by an Italian family at the age of 15, which is rare. She learns a lot by the cultural differences, and she makes more mistakes in her older years and has to make a decision that changes her life forever.