Books like Miami purity by Vicki Hendricks
Sherise Parlay, a young woman in Miami, has finally decided to end the cycle of alcoholism that has plagued her for years. She believes the city’s promise of a clean, hopeful life will help her leave the dark bars behind and step into the daylight. Yet, the very clarity of Miami’s streets reveals the obstacles in her path and the hard work needed to stay sober.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Vicki Hendricks
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