Little Sister

Little Sister invites readers into the fragile, watchful world of her childhood, tracing her journey from early girlhood to the brink of adulthood at seventeen.

Growing up in a home shadowed by violence and addiction, Twyla witnesses her mother endure devastating abuse while holding on to secrets of her own. From an early age, she learns to survive what she cannot yet understand. As the years pass, the weight of silence, family loyalty, and painful encounters with other men shape the young girl she is becoming.

Both heartbreaking and unexpectedly tender, this memoir is a fearless story of survival, truth, and the resilience of a child’s spirit. Twyla's story will move readers to tears, moments of laughter, and lasting reflection.