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by Curtis Bunn (Author)
From Essence bestselling author Curtis Bunn comes a moving novel about a down and out corporate executive whose unexpected encounter with a stranger inspires her to reinvent her life.Brenda Harris, a former corporate executive in Atlanta, has endured two years of personal tragedies and professional disappointments--she believes the world owes her a break. After an encounter with a homeless man, forging a deep connection in surprising and inspiring ways, she realizes there is a whole world out there for her to experience. Rodney Bridges, the homeless man, helps her begin her journey of self-discovery. The path is difficult, but her time with Rodney opens her up to a new world, a world she had dismissed when she lost her job, her husband left her, and her dear sister died. Part of her journey moves her to help Rodney. Through meaningful conversation and dedication, she is able to penetrate the emotional wall Rodney built after his own tragic circumstances sent him onto the streets. They become an unlikely duo--encouraging each other to overcome each of their own obstacles--and slowly a new world emerges. A moving and powerful story about how inspiration can be found in the unlikeliest places, Welcome to My World also reaffirms that the simplest things in life--like a conversation with a stranger--can lead to life-changing results.
Author Biography
Curtis Bunn is an Essence magazine #1 bestselling author and has been featured in many publications, including Black Enterprise, Uptown, and Rolling Out. He is the author of seven novels and the founder of the National Book Club Conference, an organization that hosts an annual literary event for African American readers and authors.
