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Michael Grant Jaffe

    When Blackness Was a Virtue
    Whirlwind
    • Whirlwind

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The story follows Lucas Prouty, a disenchanted meteorologist navigating life after a divorce in small-town North Carolina. His mundane existence is upended when he becomes the sole reporter covering a catastrophic hurricane, leading to a dramatic rescue nine days later. Suddenly thrust into the limelight with newfound fame, including a network job and a movie deal, Prouty also finds an unexpected romance with Kiki, a bartender. As he adapts to his celebrity status, he faces a host of personal and professional challenges.

      Whirlwind
    • When Blackness Was a Virtue

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Set against a backdrop of economic hardship, the story explores a divorced father's struggle to maintain his moral compass while desperately seeking to support his young daughters. As desperation mounts, he faces difficult choices that challenge his values and parental instincts, ultimately revealing the lengths a parent will go to for their children. The narrative delves into themes of sacrifice, ethics, and the impact of external pressures on family dynamics.

      When Blackness Was a Virtue