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“But you...are my sweetest gift. The life surprise that soothed all my ills and gave me my greatest joys. I feel so blessed you are mine. —Mama Ya-Ya”

Quote by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Book:Ninth Ward

Work

Ninth Ward is a narrative that delves into the lives of its characters in the wake of a devastating hurricane, highlighting the strength and unity of a neighborhood in New Orleans. more

Author

Jewell Parker Rhodes

Jewell Parker Rhodes is an American novelist born in 1954. Her works primarily focus on themes of race, identity, and history, known for their profound social insight and rich imagination. more

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