Refined Suga: Memoir of a storyteller

An unwanted child, nicknamed 'Suga' is abandoned in New Orleans. Her story offers a glimpse into the life of an overprotected child who is reminded regularly by her benefactor that she must be grateful because "nobody wanted her". She struggles to overcome this stigma and evolves into an accomplished and beloved mother of six children. Through years of challenges, including a horrendous accident, a nomad lifestyle, and a husband with a wandering eye, she dusts off an old skill, learns new ones, and inspires her offspring.Refined sugar is a major product of the sugar cane fields in Louisiana. Refined Suga is the story of the author's life, loosely based on fact. Locations are authentic, but some names were changed for the privacy of living persons.