A Hole in My Heart — Rose Jackson-Beavers

Have you felt lost and hurt thinking that your problems were so big that they couldn't be fixed? Darrlus McMillan, who is 13 years old, couldn't see the love and support he had in his life because he was so blinded by what he didn't have. While going through trials with a mother who used drugs, death and sickness, he found his strength in the love of his grandmother. His grandmother taught him that prayer changed things. A Hole in My Heart,co-written by Rose and Edward,is set In the authors' hometown of East St.Louis, addresses the impact that drugs have on the entire family, especially the children.