A Name That Sang
(Book 1 in the Jubilee Taylor Serial Novel)
Meet
Jubilee Taylor, a quiet man living in Smith Bridge, Tennessee, one of
America's few remaining Black townships. Jubilee spends most of his time
in the small dry goods store he runs, playing checkers with his
longtime friend, Langston Haynes. The rest of the time he spends trying
not to remember the days before he lost most of his hair and his left
leg.
Jubilee's tranquil days are interrupted when Della Jean Martin, descendant of the township's founder, decides to throw a celebration to mark Smith Bridge's centennial and Jubilee's past rides into town on a Greyhound bus wearing a synthetic wig of honey colored curls.
Readers will find themselves laughing and crying along with Jubilee and the other colorful characters of Smith Bridge.
Jubilee's tranquil days are interrupted when Della Jean Martin, descendant of the township's founder, decides to throw a celebration to mark Smith Bridge's centennial and Jubilee's past rides into town on a Greyhound bus wearing a synthetic wig of honey colored curls.
Readers will find themselves laughing and crying along with Jubilee and the other colorful characters of Smith Bridge.
Buttermilk and Baseball
(Book 2 in the Jubilee Taylor Serial Novel)
(Book 2 in the Jubilee Taylor Serial Novel)
What
started with tissue paper flowers and a huge banner reading "Happy
100th Birthday Smith Bridge" in "A Name That Sang" has turned into
something all together different. There are some things that time and
celebrations cannot fix. Could this be the case for Jubilee Taylor and
Hannah Jefferson? The past has more questions than answers for Jubilee.
Hannah wonders if returning was such a good idea after all. She soon
realizes that it will take more than a new wig to come to peace with her
past. Find out what brought Jubilee and Hannah to Smith Bridge; a place
of both refuge and regret.
Top Customer Reviews
I enjoyed this glimpse into the fictional town of Smith Bridge,
Tennessee. Crosby does a remarkable job with character and setting. She
captured my attention and kept it the whole time. I felt like I was
right there in Smith Bridge. I can't wait to find out what happens next.
I hope to get a deeper look inside the lives of Hannah, Jubilee,
Olivia, Langston, Nan, and Della. I have taken a liking to them all.
Looking forward to Book 2.
About the Author
La Rhonda Crosby-Johnson, educator, writer and Certified Integral Coach is Founder and CEO of BARUTI Enterprises; dedicated to creating and supporting environments for transformation. She was born in Oakland, California and was a product of Oakland public schools before entering San Francisco State University. She received a Bachelor’s of Social Work in the winter of 1984. La Rhonda, a much sought after speaker and facilitator, is proud of her almost 35 year career focusing on women’s wellness. She currently devotes her time to writing and her transformational coaching practice. Website: www.barutienterprises.com
La Rhonda Crosby-Johnson, educator, writer and Certified Integral Coach is Founder and CEO of BARUTI Enterprises; dedicated to creating and supporting environments for transformation. She was born in Oakland, California and was a product of Oakland public schools before entering San Francisco State University. She received a Bachelor’s of Social Work in the winter of 1984. La Rhonda, a much sought after speaker and facilitator, is proud of her almost 35 year career focusing on women’s wellness. She currently devotes her time to writing and her transformational coaching practice. Website: www.barutienterprises.com
