This John Steptoe award nominated book is a must read. Since 2008 it has become a classic among the African American community. Lizzy "Elizabeth" Jackson is a single mother trying to raise the "perfect" son in every aspect. She's been with nothing but liars and cheats and vows to make her son different from all the rest by giving him the proper up-bringing. One devastating event has altered her life to change forever. This event sends her to a mental hospital were she vows to raise the perfect son thereby attemtping to change her own destiny. Love, tragedy, suspense, drama, a must read!