Roses Bloom in the Ghetto

by Shelley AjeeDaPoet Fowler

Shelley “AjeeDaPoet” Fowler, the author that brought to you the Unprecedented Melodious Words of Ajee Da Poet has now written her debut novel, the compelling Roses Bloom in the Ghetto.
Lena Summer Johnson, a young girl who grew up on the impoverished streets of the South Bronx, longed to understand the absence of her deceased father and the nonexistent love from a hateful mother, Robin Johnson who profited off of her daughter’s pain for own selfish desires. Unable to comprehend the difference between love and sex Lena searched out the attention that she craved in the arms of men. Some voluntary, some not.
A few months shy of her eighteenth birthday, Lena made a decision to make some much needed money anyway she could. On her short lived quest she runs into Gordon Lenox, an older suave and debonair man who turned her life around, giving her a life that most could only dream of. A life that was wonderful beyond her wildest dreams, made a sudden turn, leaving Lena once again seeking answers about her life.
Roses Bloom in the Ghetto will take you through the twists and turns of a young girl transforming into young woman who all of her life just wanted the one thing that no amount of money could buy, love

173 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 15, 2015

About the author

Shelley "Ajee Da Poet" Fowler is the author of a book of poetry called The Unprecedented Melodious Words of Ajee Da Poet, a collection of 64 poems that will make you think and see life in a different light. She has also written poetry for three other books called The Necklace, Verses From The Heart, published by Anna Renault. Both are in a compilation with other writers and poets. The proceeds for her poems The History of a Heirloom and Panoramic Orchestrations goes to support the Cancer Foundation in Maryland USA to help cancer patients with non-medical expenses. Shelley will have a few more of her poems in a book with others writers called Unleashed created by Raja Willams. All proceeds for that project go to the Starving Artists Fund, helping unpublished authors from around the world become published. Shelley has written a short story "No Weapons" and a poem called "Cascading Waterfall" for collaboration book with Author Nicole Humphries and many other writers and authors called A Rose Is Still A Rose.On February 14th 2015, Shelley released her debut novel called Roses Bloom In The Ghetto.

Reviews

[gwendolynkpernell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roses Bloom in the Ghetto

This book was a very good read. I found it uplifting, sad, but true to life. Just how some people's life really is; Not pretty or happy. But with God in your life you can pulled through. Through the storms and trails, you will see the path that God has for you. I loved it.

[Monica White · Rating 4 out of 5]

I could not tear myself away! The story line was absolutely fascinating! Though this is definitely not for the weak at heart, it has deep roots in gut-wrenching reality. I cried till I surprised myself. Thanks for your thoughtful insight in analytically speaking for those who otherwise may go unheard.

[jennifer tipler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I read this book in one sitting. I would love to read more by this author. Others must read this book.

[Tara Mattox-ruiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Great read one of the best t have read in a long while! Definitely a job well done . I hope she has more