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Fallen Grace

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Fallen Grace

By: Sadeqa Johnson
Narrated by: Channie Waites
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A single mother in segregated Virginia pushes back on societal prejudice and her own family’s judgment in an emotionally powerful short story by New York Times bestselling author Sadeqa Johnson.

With a newborn in tow, Bubbles Jones escapes a brutal sanctuary for “wayward girls” to confront the hypocritical shame of her pastor father and the betrayal of a lover. But Bubbles is accompanied by a woman who offers her shelter and a dream. Forging an unpredictable path ahead, Bubbles will not yield and will not hide in her unwavering commitment to make a big life real in a world determined to keep her small.

Sadeqa Johnson’s Fallen Grace is part of Blaze, a collection of short stories about incendiary women across the decades who dare to defy convention. They can be read or listened to in one sitting.

©2024 Sadeqa Johnson (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
African American Anthologies & Short Stories Fiction Historical Fiction Short Stories Inspiring
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Inspiring

The story was so good, I felt I was there in that time when segregation was alive and well. Judgement by the church folk was the law of the community. Good for Bubbles and her strength

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A story of resilience, love, determination and courage. Loved it. Wanted more of the story, but truthfully, I know the future of Bubbles, joy and her family. Love and family wins in this story.

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The story

I LOVE SADEQA JOHNSON!! She is an AMAZING STORY TELLER ! This is the second book I’ve listen to!

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Short story greatly written

Bubbles was a catalyst for change and stood up for herself. People are often so high and mighty that they must be humbled. Lastly, everyone isn’t your friend

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I loved it

I wished it was longer. Very very good. I loved it. These poor girls went through so much.

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Everyone falls.

Fallen Grace is a quick read but a good read. Everyone at some point in life, falls from grace, disappoints someone, let's someone down. Sometimes we make decisions based on the opinions or judgements of others and instead of getting up from falling, allow those thoughts to hold you down and push you toward making other decisions based on the situation. A single mother, Bubbles Jones, in segregated Virginia pushes back on societal prejudice and her own family’s judgment in an emotionally powerful story. Bubbles experiences parental judgement, being ostracized & disillusioned, unexpected friendship and betrayal.

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The seamless and continued story of Bubbles

This was an excellent tie in to The House of Eve. I hated it so short

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Good follow-up to the "House of Eve"

Great follow-up to The House of Eve. If you wanted to know what happened to Bubbles

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Great Sequel

This was a great short sequel to The House of Eve. To hear Bubbles story and see where it took her was the closure I didn’t know I needed.

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It was ok

To short . I like the overall story but it’s not giving enough . Need more character development

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