Diamond Eyes

Follow the pain, trauma, and tumultuous family saga of December Rose, from her mother's birth to watching her own children grow up and attend school.When December Rose's momma was born, she entered the world as the first daughter and fifth child of Edd and Maude. So began a winding, chaotic life between relationships - both with family and lovers - that consistently changed the course of December's lifeTravel with December through moves across the country, new father figures, first loves, challenging parental situations, and more. Readers even get a "e;where are they now,"e; flash forward at the end.From getting married, to escaping abuse, to dealing with grief, loss, infidelity, and more, the family life of December Rose offers a stark picture of the reality that many people face on a day to day basis. The author hopes her narrative inspires hope, encourages healing, and makes others in similar situations feel less alone.Inspired by the author's own stories and lived experience, Diamond Eyes places a spotlight on the most pivotal moments of two women's lives - December Rose and her mother - as they navigate existence in and out of the best and worst times of their lives.The perfect choice for book clubs, beachside reads, and women readers over the age of 25, Diamond Eyes is a breathtaking narrative wrought of trauma, mental illness, and survival.