"Turner’s warm and personal narrative brings to life the vigor and interdependence of black communities in both the South and the North of the mid-20th century…uplifting and dynamic… A captivating story of a strong African American woman who pursues her dreams.” — Kirkus Reviews A gorgeous novel, filled with lush, descriptive, powerful characters, and the triumph of a young woman fighting oppression in all its myriad forms. Jennifer fills each page with the voice of a poet.