Dawn of a New Day

Dawn Montgomery 's early years can be summed up in the words of poet Langston Hughes: "life for me ain't been no crystal stair." Growing up with a drug-addicted parent in an unsafe environment, the deck was stacked against Dawn. Suffering severe neglect and abuse, there seemed to be no escape for her until a violent incident led to her placement with the one person who would protect and always have her back: her beloved grandmother Carol Montgomery, affectionately known as Ma Dear. Even with Ma Dear's guidance and unwavering love, Dawn finds herself in a situation that threatens to make her just another statistic. With her own strong will-and the love and support of family and friends-Dawn is determined to overcome the odds and escape the circumstances that hinder her success. From abuse to triumph, she is ready to see the