Harbor (Paperback)

Harbor illustrates the life of an introspective young woman, Embi Jaye, who runs away from home and returns to discover that many of the circumstances she fled have changed considerably. Having to place old and new experiences into perspective, Embi tries to find her place within this unfamiliar sphere of home and family, as she learns if changes are for the better or worse. Moving uncertainly against the natural ebb and flow of a womanas life, she contends with family conflict, recycled race relations in modern times, death, love and loss. Embi roams aimlessly into one life-altering encounter after anotheraeven finding herself as a guest at a wedding of the only man she ever considered opening her heart to love. Through trial, error and the wisdom that only experience can tender, Embi matures into an example of strength and independence of thought and ability. Understanding and forgiveness amends her story with a modest crown of peace. The hidden parable of Harboras story calmly intertwines grave issues with melancholy, humor and their effects on the lives of its haunting characters.