Books like Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson
Arlene has lived quietly in Chicago for a decade, honoring her promises to God and to herself. When an old schoolmate visits from Possett High, the past intrudes, and her Alabama roots begin to resurface. Now, with Burr demanding she introduce him to her Southern Baptist family, Arlene faces a crucible: her love for an African American man clashes with her family's deeply rooted racism and expectations. Reluctantly, she embarks on a road trip back home. There, the memories she has buried start to unravel, forcing her to confront guilt, deception, and the bonds that will shape her future. As she navigates the fractured ties to her hometown and her dream of redemption, Arlene discovers how far she will go for love.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Joshilyn Jackson
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