Black Pearl was born in N.Y.C. but raised in Florida. She grew up during her early childhood years in a two parent home but lost that stability when her parents separated. She is t...view moreBlack Pearl was born in N.Y.C. but raised in Florida. She grew up during her early childhood years in a two parent home but lost that stability when her parents separated. She is the oldest of 6 siblings and cherishes her family moments the most. She is a devoted, mother, daughter, sister, friend, niece and granddaughter. Writing a novel was a dream of her mother’s and she decided to write this novel to pay tribute to the memory of her mother; while showing the world that “Adversity” is just a word to many but a challenge that she enjoyed overcoming through her own personal trial and tribulations; while traveling through her Journey of Life.view less