Basic Info:
Synopsis:
At age nine, Tamika Jefferson adored her father Marley. He was basically her world. But when he was arrested on trumped-up charges, she quickly learned that her world would be turned upside down.
Tamika is ignored and neglected by her mother who seems to care more about receiving her green card so she can permanently stay in the United States than protecting her daughter from the unwanted advances of a boyfriend who continuously lies about marrying her so she can become a naturalized citizen. At one point, Tamika’s mother even suggests to little Tamika that she needs to grow up and do what she has to just as her mother has been doing things for her.
Get lost in this gripping tale about how the system fails to protect young Tamika from those that would do her harm yet doesn’t hesitate to punish her when she finally defends herself. And find out how far Tamika’s alter ego, Tammy —who shows up inside of Tamika’s head during the years of abuse — will go to protect her when no one else will.
This story follows Tamika from her early years of being abused to her life after being released from prison for the murder of her accuser to taking over her father’s illegal business to ultimately becoming the leader of the notorious Unity of Jamaican Brothers crime syndicate.
ISBN:978-09800822-1-0 Endorsements: Treasure. Blue and Lester Marrow Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Urban Audience: Af-Am Adults 15- 45 Price: $15 US Author Location: Harlem, New York
Format: Trade Paperback Publisher: Harlem Book Center
Page Count: 290 Pages Print Run: 7, 6000
Publication Date: February 2008
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Marketing:
• National Book Signing Tour
• Book Expo America Appearance
• National Trade Show Exposure
• Print Ad/Media Campaign
• African American Book Club Outreach • Urban Radio Outreach
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