The Jukebox

By Fredericka Rush

The Jukebox

In the deep South of the 1930s, Odessa is a young Black mother with fire in her heart and survival in her blood. Life hasn't been kind-sharecropping, loss, and betrayal have tried to break her spirit. But Odessa doesn't just endure-she builds. Out of struggle, she creates The Jukebox-a bold, joy-filled space where music echoes, community gathers, and hope takes root. It becomes more than a business; it's a lifeline for those the world tries to forget.

But freedom always comes at a cost.

As threats grow and enemies close in, Odessa finds herself standing between what she loves and those who want to see it all burned to the ground. With her children at her side and her sister by her back, she must summon everything she's got to protect her people, her dream, and her name.

The Jukebox is a powerful, heart-stirring tale of resilience, sisterhood, and the fight to hold on to joy in a world determined to silence you. A story for anyone who's ever been told to sit down-and chose instead to rise.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQJ33CZF
• ISBN13: 9798330344376
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Frederica Rush
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"