Henrietha Book Second Edition by Johnson Joyce (4 results)

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In this highly anticipated sequel, Henrietha - Book 2 continues the emotional and captivating journey of a Jamaican-born matriarch fighting to protect her family from the generational cycles of abuse and poverty. Through her ongoing, deeply intimate conversations with her close friend Joanna-a white journalist navigating her own complicated life and marriage-Henrietha unearths even more of her haunting past and turbulent present. The story dives deeper into Henrietha's childhood in Jamaica, recalling the cruelty of her Grandmother, the horrifying abuses of the men in her community, and the resilience it took to survive.In the present day, Henrietha is faced with her greatest challenge yet: raising her sixteen-year-old granddaughter, Ruthie. Ruthie's life has been shattered by the horrific sexual abuse inflicted by her stepfather, Jason-a crime to which her own mother, Melinda-Sue, turned a blind eye in the name of love and religion. As Henrietha fights to heal her granddaughter's trauma, the two women must navigate faith, broken trust, and the painful realities of a legal system that often fails the most vulnerable.Woven with vivid flashbacks to Jamaica-including the story of her beloved Aunt B, the devastating impact of a hurricane, and surreal, spiritual encounters with Rastafarians-Henrietha's tale is a testament to the enduring strength of Black women.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Henrietha - Book 1 is a poignant exploration of trauma, resilience, and the unexpected power of sisterhood that transcends racial and generational divides. \*This book contains not one, but two gems. A special surprise awaits you at the end of Book 1. It all begins in Toronto in the spring of 1993 in a coffee shop on the corner of Church and King Street. Joanna White, a 35-year-old journalist, is having a difficult time in her career as well as in her marriage after her husband unexpectedly leaves her for a younger woman. As Joanna struggles to restructure her life, she is interrupted by the vibrant and infectious hum of Henrietha Browne, a Jamaican-born woman who boldly pulls her chair out to join her. Intrigued by Henrietha's carefree nature and desperate to escape her own gloomy thoughts, Joanna quickly bonds with her. Over coffee, Henrietha begins to unravel her past, sharing harrowing stories of deep pain, defeat, and abuse. From a childhood of mistreatment and sexual abuse in Jamaica to a terrifying escape from her violently abusive husband Demian in New York, Henrietha's life has been a testament to survival. As the two women from vastly different backgrounds exchange their deeply personal struggles, they become inseparable. Joanna finds herself captivated by Henrietha's wisdom, her tales of maternal love for her daughter Melinda-Sue, and her powerful views on racial unity and women's strength. Through Henrietha's oral history, Joanna discovers a profound well of inspiration that will not only become the subject of her next major magazine feature but will fundamentally change the way she views her own life.…

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