When the ground beneath your feet begins to crumble, do you stand still or attempt to run to solid ground? Talisa is only eleven years old when she finds her mother lying on the kitchen floor fighting for her life. Within a matter of minutes, Talisa’s life changes. As her mother slowly fades into the unknown, the family tries to stay afloat through waves of turmoil. With a distant father, a rebelling older sister, and a younger brother to look after, Talisa’s life becomes complicated, and the odds continually stack. Growing up becomes a game of hopscotch, where each leap demands perseverance.
Hidden secrets. Life-threatening decisions. Stolen adolescence.
While desperately clinging to hope, life tosses Talisa into a whirlwind of storms, what will she do? Will she dig deep to find a resolution? Will she have what it takes to push through the face of adversity? The clock is ticking.
"A breath-taking raw account of the effects of a disease, trauma, and poverty, and the hope that prevails. I found myself holding my breath as the curtain was pulled back. This unvarnished debut is not to be missed!"
“This story reveals the resilience of a young girl who refuses to give up hope when her mother is diagnosed with an often-debilitating disease. Through dramatic truths, humor, and beautifully poetic asides, it took me on a ride through a no-holds-barred narrative demonstrating the sometimes-difficult steps we must face to reach true self-awareness.”
Talisa is only 11 years old when she finds her mother lying on the kitchen floor fighting for her life.
"Within a matter of minutes, Talisa's life changes," according to the book, "Cracked Foundation" by Rock Island native Ta'She'Ana Banks. She will have a book signing...