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Two families from different social classes are joined together by an unexpected pregnancy and the child that it produces. Moving forward and backward in time, with the power of poetry and the emotional richness of a narrative 10 times its length, Jacqueline Woodson's extraordinary new novel uncovers the role that history and community have played in the experiences, decisions, and relationships of these families, and in the life of this child.

'Lady of the Plantation' is the story of a mulatto girl surviving the brutality of slavery in Georgia in the 1800's. Young Sylvia continues to overcome setbacks as she manages daily life on the Four Willows plantation. Love and roses are the things that help her maintain her sanity during a life of oppression. Crime and violence abound all around her. Can she protect her loved ones from the perils that await?

Everyday is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of life. We often talk about grace, without fully grasping the concept. Grace is distributed by God. It’s nothing you can do to earn it. When your life has been bombarded with destruction, grace is appreciated so much. And when you think about where you are and what you’ve been through, the mere thought of God’s grace will bring tears to your eyes.