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Public Affairs -- The Choices We Make

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Q: WHAT IS PUBLIC AFFAIRS ABOUT? A: Public Affairs is an intergenerational story of true love, family, loyalty, tragedies, and overcoming the unthinkable. It's a story about the choices we make out of love and resilience. Readers will laugh and cry and not be able to put this book down. Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO WRITE THIS BOOK? A: When asked the question “what is family?” I get a variety of responses. One answer that has always intrigued me is kinship care. This refers to a family member or family friend that is raising a child that is not biologically theirs. As a mother, my journey started at a young age and I relied on my parents to help me raise my eldest son. It is through this model, in which I was able to accomplish earning my degrees and following my dreams. Pulling from my own personal experience, I was able to shape and tell a story through the eyes of the characters about how important family ties can remain strong when life brings you daunti