Fallen Grace

Blaze Collection

De: Sadeqa Johnson

Narrado por: Channie Waites

A single mother in segregated Virginia pushes back on societal prejudice and her own family’s judgment in an emotionally powerful short story by New York Times bestselling author Sadeqa Johnson.

With a newborn in tow, Bubbles Jones escapes a brutal sanctuary for “wayward girls” to confront the hypocritical shame of her pastor father and the betrayal of a lover. But Bubbles is accompanied by a woman who offers her shelter and a dream. Forging an unpredictable path ahead, Bubbles will not yield and will not hide in her unwavering commitment to make a big life real in a world determined to keep her small.

Sadeqa Johnson’s Fallen Grace is part of Blaze, a collection of short stories about incendiary women across the decades who dare to defy convention. They can be read or listened to in one sitting.

©2024 Sadeqa Johnson (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Inspiring

The story was so good, I felt I was there in that time when segregation was alive and well. Judgement by the church folk was the law of the community. Good for Bubbles and her strength

Wanted more

A story of resilience, love, determination and courage. Loved it. Wanted more of the story, but truthfully, I know the future of Bubbles, joy and her family. Love and family wins in this story.

The story

I LOVE SADEQA JOHNSON!! She is an AMAZING STORY TELLER ! This is the second book I’ve listen to!

Short story greatly written

Bubbles was a catalyst for change and stood up for herself. People are often so high and mighty that they must be humbled. Lastly, everyone isn’t your friend

I loved it

I wished it was longer. Very very good. I loved it. These poor girls went through so much.

Everyone falls.

Fallen Grace is a quick read but a good read. Everyone at some point in life, falls from grace, disappoints someone, let's someone down. Sometimes we make decisions based on the opinions or judgements of others and instead of getting up from falling, allow those thoughts to hold you down and push you toward making other decisions based on the situation. A single mother, Bubbles Jones, in segregated Virginia pushes back on societal prejudice and her own family’s judgment in an emotionally powerful story. Bubbles experiences parental judgement, being ostracized & disillusioned, unexpected friendship and betrayal.

Give me MORE!!!

This was a WORD…a message to those who shame! No one is perfect. If you’ve read The House of Eve, you already know Bubbles and Gertrude’s connection, but to know what happened next…?!?! Thank you, Sadeqa Johnson, for telling a story like only you can.

Determination

Love to bubble, never gave up, even when she had doubts, and I love that she held strong and still went back to the church.

I wish it was longer

The beginning was a little slow but after the first 30minutes I really was engaged. I wish it was longer!

Empowering

Bubbles, with her baby, makes a daring exit with the help of Gertrude, the unexpected and unsuspected white girl who also needed an escape. Together, they wound up on a journey of survival hoping for a fresh start with their second chance in search of redemption and freedom. Life comes at them fast, and Bubbles decision tests her fortitude and her sanity.

This story of survival turned empowerment will kept you enthralled as the characters race against time, foes, and finances. The nuggets of wisdom and revelations of hypocrisy through the lens of Bubbles makes this emotional read jaw-dropping and impactful.