Becoming Ms. Burton Short Stories Published in 1892

Published in 1892

and watercolor illustrations are recognizable to those who know them and captivating even for those meeting them for the first time

New York Times)

Candace won’t be able to make it on her own forever

if they are alone in the universe

Becoming Ms. Burton Short Stories Published in 1892One woman's remarkable odyssey from tragedy to prison to recovery and recognition as a leading figure in the national justice reform movement Susan Burton's world changed in an instant when her five year old son was killed by a van driving down their street. Consumed by grief and without access to professional help, Susan self medicated, becoming addicted first to cocaine, then crack. As a resident of South Los Angeles, a black community under siege