The Bitter and the Sweet
by Anessa Sewell Kent
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Pub Date 4 May 2023 | Archive Date 30 Jul 2023
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Description
When sixteen-year-old Vernadine Dawn Turnipseed is asked to join the boys’ basketball team for Buford County High School in 1943, shock waves, riots and anger roll through her hometown of Spit’s Creek, Alabama with a fury. In a strange twist of fate, the once hated, despised and rejected Vernadine becomes the ‘Queen of Basketball’ and the unlikely hero of her hometown, county and state.
But Vernadine has a secret; a secret that would devastate her newfound status in her community if anyone knew. After a carefully hatched plan with her parents, Vernadine suddenly departs her hometown, leaving the town to speculate what happened to her?
After receiving the news of her father’s illness, Vernadine returns home after many years as a beautiful, successful and confident woman finally ending the mystery of ‘what became of Vernadine?’ once and for all.
When Louanna Parsons disappears in the spring of 1961, no one would ever suspect the prominent man involved.
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781685131876 |
| PRICE | US$5.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 259 |
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Featured Reviews
Michelle K, Reviewer
The Bitter and the Sweet
by Anessa Sewell Kent
Pub Date 04 May 2023
Black Rose Writing
Christian| Women's Fiction
In 1943, 16-year-old Vernadine Dawn Turnipseed is invited to join Buford County High School's boys' basketball team. Spit's Creek, Alabama, is roiled by shock waves, riots, and anger. In a twist of fate, the once hated, despised and rejected Vernadine becomes the ‘Queen of Basketball’ and the unlikely hero of her hometown, county and state.
However, Vernadine harbors a secret that would devastate her newfound status in her community if it were ever revealed. After a carefully hatched plan with her parents, Vernadine suddenly departs her hometown, leaving the town to speculate what happened to her?She abruptly departs her hometown after carefully drafting a plan with her parents. What happened to her is left up to speculation.
Upon learning of her father's illness, Vernadine returns home after many years as a successful, confident and beautiful woman, finally solving the mystery of 'what became of Vernadine?' once and for all.This time for good.
Louanna Parsons disappeared in the spring of 1961, and no one would ever suspect the prominent man involved.
I give The Bitter and Sweet five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
