1960. Broken, Mississippi is a town that lives up to its name. At least that’s what Sissy Drummond believes. At thirteen-years-old, Sissy lives day by day running her dysfunctional household and being reprimanded at school for the compulsive sounds she makes that are beyond her control. The only thing keeping her sane is the thought of finally leaving her small hometown behind.But when she’s kicked out of school for her involuntary tics and her sixteen-year old-sister, Charlotte becomes pregnant, Sissy’s desire for a new life seems further out of reach. Will Sissy’s grit be enough to leave behind the place that has never truly understood her? Or is she destined to remain in a town that’s as broken as its name?
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The Outskirts of Broken: a Novel
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In 1960s Mississippi, thirteen-year-old Sissy faces life’s challenges, including bullying and family struggles. Determined to escape her broken hometown, she fights for a brighter future.
