The Light of Joy
A hardscrabble life infused with abuse was the bleak future for the five Jacobs sisters. At the turn-of-the-century, most impoverished women in their rural, Arkansas timber town were little better than chattel, subservient to men in every respect. Escape was the sisters’ only chance for freedom from that dire existence. Jenny Jacobs, the oldest, was their beacon. Her special gifts guided them through life’s darkest tunnels into the warm embrace of the sun. This is a story of family, blood or otherwise. This is a story of acceptance. This is a story of hope for the human family, provided we find our light.
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About the Author
Julie Morton is a fourth generation Arkansan. She lives in the beautiful foothills of the Ozark Mountains with her family and animals. Julie began writing at an early age and won her first literary prize in grade school. Later in life, she became a commercial copywriter for various media outlets. She has written multiple articles for local and state publications. Recently, Julie was featured in Pulitzer Prize nominated and former Senior Wall Street Journal Energy Reporter, Russell Gold’s book, "Superpower." Gold commented on Julie’s passion, which she hopes is evident in her stories. “Writing is not a career,” Julie feels, “it is who you are. If you are a writer you will write, regardless, because you simply have to.” It is her sincere hope that you share her ardent passion for her characters, and that her work uplifts you. “I hope the strong women who populate my books will remind us that we can and will survive even the most harrowing life experiences.”