Struggles of the Women Folk
ROMANCE RELIGIOUS HISTORICAL FICTION BIOGRAPHICAL ADVENTURE ACTION DRAMA FAMILY FOLKTALE
1920s & '30s
TM Brown
Logline
This is the story of Georgie. She is a young black girl growing up in the 1930s in a small, rural town in Virginia. Life is hard and she dreams of better life. She experiences great loss and heartache. She loses friends and family, as well as the love of her life. And still, she remains strong. This emotional and inspiring story has a gritty dialogue. TM Brown's signature writing style is captivating. You will find it difficult to stop reading once you begin...
Genre
Romance, Religious, Historical Fiction, Biographical, Adventure, Action, Drama, Family, Folktale,
Short Summary
This story is loosely based on tales my grandmother shared with me about what it was like to grow up as a black child during a time of prejudice and poverty. She experiences loss and disappointment but never gives up.
Setting
Southern region of Virginia duirng the 1930s
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Twist, Philosophical Questions, Coming of Age, Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity, Sexual Abuse, Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Georgie
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Underdog, Uneducated, Complex, Faithful, Honorable, Religious, Romantic, Strong Moral Code, Beautiful, Engaging, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Leader, Perseverance
Additional Character Details
Name: Miss Emily Barker
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Narcissistic, Unapologetic, Aggressive, Complex, Crazy, Greedy, Outspoken, Beautiful, Educated, Insecure, Manipulative
Additional Character Details
Name: Aunt Adelle
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Beautiful, Blunt, Charming, Complex, Heartthrob, Manipulative, Outspoken, Aggressive, Crazy, Seductive, Sexy
Additional Character Details
Name: Donnie
Age: 18
Gender:
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Confident, Funny, Heartthrob, Strong Moral Code, Charming, Complex, Masculine, Romantic, Sexy