Fallen Grace

Blaze Collection

By: Sadeqa Johnson

Narrated by: Channie Waites

A single mother in segregated Virginia pushes back on societal prejudice and her own family’s judgment in an emotionally powerful short story by New York Times bestselling author Sadeqa Johnson.

With a newborn in tow, Bubbles Jones escapes a brutal sanctuary for “wayward girls” to confront the hypocritical shame of her pastor father and the betrayal of a lover. But Bubbles is accompanied by a woman who offers her shelter and a dream. Forging an unpredictable path ahead, Bubbles will not yield and will not hide in her unwavering commitment to make a big life real in a world determined to keep her small.

Sadeqa Johnson’s Fallen Grace is part of Blaze, a collection of short stories about incendiary women across the decades who dare to defy convention. They can be read or listened to in one sitting.

©2024 Sadeqa Johnson (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Short story greatly written

Bubbles was a catalyst for change and stood up for herself. People are often so high and mighty that they must be humbled. Lastly, everyone isn’t your friend

I loved it

I wished it was longer. Very very good. I loved it. These poor girls went through so much.

Everyone falls.

Fallen Grace is a quick read but a good read. Everyone at some point in life, falls from grace, disappoints someone, let's someone down. Sometimes we make decisions based on the opinions or judgements of others and instead of getting up from falling, allow those thoughts to hold you down and push you toward making other decisions based on the situation. A single mother, Bubbles Jones, in segregated Virginia pushes back on societal prejudice and her own family’s judgment in an emotionally powerful story. Bubbles experiences parental judgement, being ostracized & disillusioned, unexpected friendship and betrayal.

Bubbling Joy

I loved this book. I’m so glad the author gave us a glimpse of her life.

ALTHOUGH A SHORT STORY YOU WERENT LEFT HANGING

Beautiful story. There were so many lessons learned! I absolutely LOVED IT! Perfect listen if you are a very busy.