"A Crack in the Family" presents the story of author Sissy Smith's life, examining her role not only as narcotic abuser but also an enabler. It traces a journey through the tragic world of the crack cocaine epidemic in America, exploring family, sex, drugs, and love. Born in 1951, Sissy chronicles the important changes and events in her life set against the backdrop of historical events of the time. She was the fourth born of twelve children; she had three sisters and eight brothers. Shy and withdrawn as a child, she was slow to develop friendships. In 1971, she turned twenty and her life in the fast lane began; in that same year, "Bridge over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel won Record of the Year and "All in the Family" debuted on CBS. The life story told in "A Crack in the Family" holds that determination and perseverance can overcome any roadblock in one's short lifetime, that everyone should face life's challenges one day at a time, and that the choices we make early in our lives determine the development of our outcomes down the road.

"A Crack in the Family" presents the story of author Sissy Smith's life, examining her role not only as narcotic abuser but also an enabler. It traces a journey through the tragic world of the crack cocaine epidemic in America, exploring family, sex, drugs, and love.Born in 1951, Sissy chronicles the important changes and events in her life set against the backdrop of historical events of the time. She was the fourth born of twelve children; she had three sisters and eight brothers. Shy and withdrawn as a child, she was slow to develop friendships. In 1971, she turned twenty and her life in the fast lane began; in that same year, "Bridge over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel won Record of the Year and "All in the Family" debuted on CBS. The life story told in "A Crack in the Family" holds that determination and perseverance can overcome any roadblock in one's short lifetime, that everyone should face life's challenges one day at a time, and that the choices we make early in our lives determine the development of our outcomes down the road.

"Money, Miracles, God and Me tells the story of one single mother's struggle to survive when she had been disappointed and nearly destroyed. She found resources in God to face a frightening future and in the power of prayer received miracles of money and personal direction. Her testimony gives current evidence that God answers prayer, meets human need, and does not leave us to struggle with life's fears alone."Ben Campbell Johnson PH.D.Professor of Christian Spirituality, EmeritusColumbia Theological SeminaryDecatur, Georgia"What an amazing and exciting journey between the promising and providing God of the universe and one of His precious and faithful pilgrims. Rooted in Scripture and biblical truth throughout, it reveals a concerned God and how He communicates and fulfills His promises in our chaotic and stress-filled world. This is an insightful and inspirational 'must' for a discerning believer."The Rev. Don Nichols - Retired pastorFlorida United Methodist Conference, Long-time friend and pilgrim with the author"When it appeared that this mother would be knocked down, she 'stepped forward' instead, into a life of serious study and use of scripture, deep prayer, and remarkable generosity through tithing and other ways. She lived it and has written about it. We are her benefactors."Danny E. Morris - Humorist and StorytellerExecutive Director of the Academy for Spiritual Formation of The Upper Room, Nashville, Tennessee Author of Yearning to Know God's Will, Spirits Laughing: the Gift of a cheerful Heart