Set in Georgia 2015, Sarah Rowlands befriends an elderly woman named Clarisse when she's given a school assignment to write a biography about her. Two women from different generations, backgrounds and lifestyles, learn the value of new friendships, lessons learned and the truth behind the saying, "you can't judge a book by its cover". Emotionally gripping moments bring this tender, passionate and poignant story to life. "Jasmine closed the door after Clarisse left. She held the door handle tightly, afraid to turn around. He was behind her, angry, furious and raging inside. She knew what was coming, it was inevitable - time to turn around and face him. The blow was strong, she thought her jaw had broken. After hitting the floor in front of him, she wiped the blood from her face with her apron and held her jaw as it throbbed in pain. She had learned to never look him in the eye when he was like this. Sit still and wait was the only way to make it through - just sit still and wait "
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