When young Brie Taylor flees from her husband, she hides in a dangerous neighborhood far across the vast city and from the wealthy area with which she is familiar, only to find that the challenges she faces may be too great to bear. Brie has a strategy to overcome this new impoverished life, however, just months into her plan, it disintegrates, and she faces hurdles that threaten to destroy her. Brie's only solace is her boss, Annie Mae, a larger-than-life black woman who both strengthens Brie and prods her toward her destiny.

Brie's life up to this point has been one of victimization. Now she must find the courage to live the life she purposely chooses despite the unexpected, colossal setbacks she faces along the way. Her struggle to succeed inspires others and exemplifies that the human spirit can triumph over incredible hardships with God's grace, supportive friends, and a strong will.

Filled with humorous antidotes and heart-wrenching insights, this book will take you into a world that sheds light upon real-life discrepancies between right and wrong, prejudice and acceptance, fulfillment and longing.