What happens when a young girl is abruptly taken away from everyone and everything she knows? When the comforts of a Bayou home are pulled from under the feet of young Rahab Auguste, she must rise above and face the challenges on the streets of the South Bronx. Discovering family secrets withheld from her, Rahab embarks on a journey down a path she never saw coming, with a mother she never knew. I Am Rahab: A Novel - Part I is a coming-of-age tale cleverly depicting the biblical account of Rahab the prostitute before the fall of Jericho, as told through the present day story of Rahab Auguste. This multi-generational fictional story is the first in a three-part series chronicling the life of Rahab as she discovers the truth about life, the pain of death, and the meaning of survival. Life rotates in cycles, and if you're not careful you can end up on a road not meant for you to travel. For a young girl plagued by her family's past, her path is just beginning.
I Am Rahab Series
This saga follows the life journey of a young woman abruptly taken from her home and thrust into the harsh realities of urban life. As she navigates unexpected challenges, she uncovers family secrets and confronts her past, learning profound lessons about life, death, and resilience. The narrative artfully blends biblical undertones with a contemporary coming-of-age story, exploring themes of identity, survival, and finding one's path against all odds. It's a multi-generational tale of self-discovery and confronting legacy.


Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
I Am Rahab: A Novel Part 2
- 120 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Rahab Auguste was cursed from conception. There were only two consistent things in her life: sorrow and her grandmother, Big Mama. When Big Mama dies, Rahab's life is turned upside down. She is forced into an existence full of abuse, drug use, and neglect. In spite of it all, she has a fierce love and commitment to her family and will do anything to ensure their comfort and safety. I Am Rahab: A Novel Part 2 is the continuation of coming-of-age tale of Rahab Auguste who barely escapes adolescence and emerges as a young woman full of shame, fear, and distrust. When life screams die...Rahab turns up the music to dance!