Rose's dreams of becoming a singer have been overshadowed by death. The story continues with Rose having to deal with the death and burial of her baby son while still being a mother to her baby daughter. Rose knows that the death of her son was her fault and that her husband blames her. After the funeral for her son, Rose realizes that her husband, JJ, is having a hard time forgiving her. To make matters worse, Rose suffers yet another tragedy. Endorsements The First Sunday is a must-read! R. Jay Berry did a phenomenal job of telling Rose's story leaving the reader wanting more. The author carefully crafts the novel by painting a vivid picture of each character and interweaving the character's lives leading to a cliff-hanger ending. When is book 2? Christi Mayes Multi Academic ProgramS (M.A.P.S.) Educational Consultant After reading The First Sunday by R. Jay Berry, I actually felt as though I was transported back in time. I am not an avid reader but I finished reading the book in one day. I could not put it down and I can't wait for book 2 in the Sunday Rose series. Karen Coleman La Quinta Management Author R. Jay Berry has captured your attention in this down to earth conversational style from the opening pages of The First Sunday. It draws you into a story line that you can easily relate to and leaves you anxious to find out what happens next. Cherlyn 'Penny' Jacko First Lady, Greater Golden Gate Baptist Church Author R. Jay Berry is a retired educational administrator whose love for the Lord and her family has led her to write this historical family sketch. R. Jay lives in Texas with her husband, Bernard, their son, Stephen, and their two dogs.

Sunday's Best (Sunday Rose)

Literature & Fiction

Berry, R. Jay

Genre Fiction

Xulon Press

Purchase this 2018 second print version here. In this engaging story, author R.Jay Berry is inspired by certain events in her grandmother's life and loosely chronicles her life in the late twenties and early thirties. The story begins with Sunday Rose Tyler's birth and childhood in Kittman, Texas, a small community comprised mostly of African Americans, including the Tylers. In this community, Rose has big dreams that she is determined to fulfill--she aims to be a singer. At th age of seventeen, she leaves Kittman for the big city life in Dallas, convinced she will achieve her dream there despite the reality checks her older brother and best friend, Jimmie Lee, tries to give her. When Rose arrives, her life begins to take a new turn. She meets Mama Mac, a loving African American woman who takes her in to her poor home. Mama Mac helps her find a job cleaning a house. And then Rose meets JJ, whom she falls in love with. Soon Rose realizes she has found the same happiness with this life as she would have a singing career, and she settles into married life with JJ. But Rose remains headstrong and stubborn, causing a big problem when she becomes pregnant. Her decision against her husband's wishes could lead to the greatest tragedy in her life. She could lose it all. God has a plan for Rose. Discover where God's path leads Rose in The First Sunday.

The First Sunday

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Imperium Publishing

The Help Chronicles

Beginning in 2017, several close family members became ill, and I was the designated caregiver. I was always taught that you help your family and friends whenever possible without question. It never occurred to me to do otherwise even though my life had basically stopped. The Help Chronicles was written as a testament to the time I spent helping my family members and how I learned the varied definitions of this small four-letter word. It was a trying and sad time for me, but the help I provided for them showed me the difference I made in their lives and how grateful they were to me. Though they didn't ask, they accepted all of the help I could give them.

Parenting & Relationships

Xlibris US

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