Before all of the hood fame, fancy cars, nice clothes, lavish homes, luxurious vacations, and loads of money, Sarita Powell had to go through the mud. She experienced the heartbreak of her mother's death when she was a little girl; pain from the abuse she endured at the hands of the very person she'd hoped would keep her safe; and confusion about the many family secrets and lies that one day would show their ugly face. When Sarita found herself in a position of power, strength, and respect--a woman she never imagined she could become--she took Philadelphia by storm in the period of one summer. -- Adapted from back cover.