Mr. Charles' Cornbread

By Marlon Wade

Eddie never wanted to visit Mr. Charles. To him, the old man was just another stop on his mother's routine errands-an obligation, not a choice. But in the quiet hum of Mr. Charles' kitchen, over warm cornbread and unspoken lessons, Eddie begins to see the world differently. He learns that food isn't just food-it's history, tradition, and love passed down through hands that have kneaded and stirred for generations.

As their bond deepens, Eddie unknowingly steps into the role of preserving something much greater than himself: a legacy carried not in books, but in the simple act of making cornbread. But time does not wait for anyone, and when Mr. Charles' health declines, Eddie is left with more than just memories-he holds the last piece of a story that is slipping away.

Now, decades later, Eddie finds himself in his own kitchen, passing down the same tradition to his grandson. In doing so, he discovers that some things-like good cornbread and the people who teach you how to make it-never truly fade.

Mr. Charles' Cornbread is a heartfelt, intergenerational story of love, legacy, and the quiet ways we carry those who came before us. Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove and The Secret Life of Bees, this novel lingers like the scent of something warm and familiar baking in the oven.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DW4JHY1V
• ISBN13: 9798218606824
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Grahamwood Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"