eBook
Available on Compatible NOOK devices, the free NOOK App and in My Digital Library.
Related collections and offers
Overview
BOOK DESCRIPTION - A DIFFERENT STORY:Weekend with Karo
This cultural heritage 128 page novella by censored Social Activist and bestselling author of Mulatto: Daughter of America” Florencia LaChance is her first book written at age 23 between 1992 and 1993. Highly influenced by the writings of Jack Kerouac, the Beat poets and the literature of William Burroughs and Terry McMillan, influenced by the early movies of Spike Lee, the author after discovering the old manuscript at age 51, decided to preserve the integrity of her writing by doing minimal edits.
This Generation X coming-of-age short-story / semi-biographical novella explores the friendship, love, life decisions & philosophies of four best friends who embark on an unforgettable adventurous weekend on Martha’s Vineyard in the early 90’s following college graduation. Follow the main character biracial student and single mom, Karo, as she navigates the complexities of dating, prejudice, and intimacy, trying to manage the emotions and feelings in her life while working as a single mother and Artist.
Karo lives dangerously and to the fullest while she can. A beautiful island getaway! Sports, sun and Fun! Nude beaches and upscale hip-hop culture. What can go wrong? Biracial relationships, the hurdles of single parenthood, a mere child raising a child, and the idea of “extended family” is a major element. If you seek a fast exciting, sexy 21st century biography, get this book now! Perfect beach read (2-3 hour read). Teens and adults alike will enjoy this Contemporary Fiction.
Step into my world. The 90's, Ivy League schools, the civil and human rights fought so hard for by previous generations manifesting in accomplishment and achievement. An age where anything felt possible. When freedom of speech and diverse ideologies were embraced, not shunned. An age BEFORE social media and cell phones. A lost age where people actually connected and lived a life of FREEDOM. Something we all need to be prepared to fight for in this new climate of the New World Order.
Check out my new release Collection of Poetry, Prose, Spoken Word and Song Lyrics entitled “You Know How It Feels” a joint collaboration with my talented rapper and songwriter son, Joshua LaChance. It will blow you away. The creative writings of Generation X meets Millennial. A must have for music, songs and poetry lovers.
Thanks for leaving a review! Oh, and ignore the one-star review with no actual review. That was left by a hater. Give the book a chance and leave a real review. God Bless.
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940163427222 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Florencia LaChance |
| Publication date: | 11/27/2019 |
| Sold by: | Smashwords |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 232 KB |
| Age Range: | 12 Years |
About the Author
Smashwords author description
Florencia LaChance is a biracial Multi-Genre YA Indie-Author and Artist from Maine who has been writing since childhood. She wrote her detailed and acclaimed 5-star African-American Historical Memoir /Biography detailing her difficult childhood with the goal of helping to inspire other teens and adults who have been sexually or physically abused; as well as providing education to schools, therapists and non-profits.
Mulatto: Daughter of America is a coming-of-age history, told through the eyes of a biracial teenager living in a white family with terrible family secrets. In overcoming her past, Florencia is motivated to show other survivors the hope that comes from personal transformation and not allowing your past to define your future. This book should be read by everybody, teens and adults. Rated by one reviewer as "THE must buy book for 2019" its not too late to get it now.
Florencia attended Boston College majoring in English which led to career as a Free-Lance Arts Reporter and Social Commentator for 12 years for Boston, MA for newspapers and magazines such as Sojourner, Bay State Banner, South End News and the JP Gazette. She studied Community Economic Development in Graduate School at New Hampshire College and then opened her own Staffing & Consulting Business and wrote books in the evening. She wrote her first book and screenplay at 23.
Florencia loves oil painting (indie-artist) and is an avid reader of all genres with a passion for Memoirs, Paranormal & Fantasy. Florencia is a a social justice warrior who talks about topics people avoid, such as what is really going on in the world with the scamdemic. Florencia is a single parent with one son, the Songwriter/Rapper Joshua LaChance aka @Whoislogic @Whoislogic on Sound Cloud and @iamyounglogic on YouTube, @whoislogic on Instagram. She is also the proud grandmother of an adorable 5 year old named Journey and recently became a grandmother gain with the birth of Sophia.
Florencia LaChance is a Book Reviewer @FrancescaL on Good Reads and she has an old YouTube Channel @AuthorFlorenciaLaChance but after much censorship, she left YT for Rumble and can be found at ALLSHALLBEREVEALED67 where she has posted over 300 videos since April 2022.
The Author supports her fellow Indie-artists and awakens people to the dangers of Mass Surveillance, Censorship and Analyzes the NWO and Bible prophecy extensively. She is now a re-confirmed Follower and believer in Jesus Christ. Follow her Tumbler blog to get updates, essays, videos and information on her posted book reviews. She is working on her fourth book, THE BIPOLAR DIARIES, out soon. Join her on Telegram at T.me/AllshallBRevealed (exact spelling)where she posts her personal journey daily.