UPDATED REVISED SECOND EDITION!This second edition has been carefully revised to correct minor grammatical errors, improve narrative flow, and clarify select passages for readability and historical accuracy. It also features a fully revised Afterword - plus five additional pages of brand-new content never before published.In the first installment of the saga of Turner Douglas, journey through the heart of 1950s Alabama as Turner grapples with the shadows of his family's past and the weight of his father's legacy. Navigating the turbulent years of adolescence and being bullied and ostracized due to his father's alcoholism, Turner finds solace in a motley crew of characters: his backwoods boxer named Rosie, an eccentric hobo, a wise circus sideshow performer, a sassy woman who runs a multiethnic foster home, and others. Amidst the backdrop of the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement and the religious awakening sweeping the nation under Billy Graham, Turner's quest for redemption takes unexpected turns. Caught between loyalty to his family and the call of justice, Turner must confront his family's demons while bearing witness to history.Join Turner as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, love, forgiveness, and ultimately, redemption.