Jersey, My Love

Jersey, My Love is a journey of putting the past behind oneself and learning to love life in the present. It deals with trials and tribulations of young and old and the struggles that affect lives then and now.
Faced with loss and pain, Hyppolite must now learn to create a new life in Jersey City, a popular city in the state of New Jersey. Hyppolite must acclimate himself not only to city life but to the regimens of his family members as well as members of the community.
While still getting accustomed to his new environment, he befriends a woman who will change the many ways that he views his life. But not every situation is as easy as it seems. Hyppolite and a few members of his family find themselves in a position of controversy and tension. Decisions must be made, and it is all for the sake of their family and for the sake of their livelihood.
The book details many aspects of not only the beauty of Jersey City but the picturesque views of the Garden State itself. Surrounded by beautiful greenery, plants and flowers and farmland, and the people, the author's expressive narratives paint the city and the state as a place of peace and exquisiteness--a community blooming out of the shadows.
If you enjoy a great storyline, the dramas of life, flourishing relationships, and a backstory with magnificent scenery, then Jersey, My Love is a book worth reading. You will feel like one of the characters, one of the family, once you delve into and explore more of the story.
Janelle Nelson