Ginny: A Yearning to Belong — Gary M. Roberts

Ginny's early life was a tragic tale of constant rejection. The Civil War's aftermath plunged the South into chaos, leaving scarce money and resources in its wake. Born in 1869, Ginny's mother's commitment to a sanatorium shortly after led her father to sell her so he could care for his other three children.Taken in by an elderly couple, Ginny was raised as their own until their passing. Their son reluctantly inherited Ginny along with the family farm. He and his wife saw her as a burden, cruelly branding her as mentally challenged and mocking her as Dumb ol' Ginny. Despite her lack of formal education, Ginny was determined to prove she was far from dumb. Yet, she grappled with feelings of rejection as she yearned for love and acceptance. This is a story of unwavering resilience and fierce determination as Ginny confronts each obstacle head-on, refusing to be defined by the hardships and harsh judgments of others.