Finding Fran

About the Book

Hurt, confused, guilt ridden and angry, so begins the story of Francie Roberts. An aspiring teenage model who along with her cousin Barbie Roberts starts out in Wisconsin and head to New York City. The city of fabulous clothes, and unlimited adventure. Unspeakable tragedy and loss in Francie's life plays a part in her not being able to accomplish her dream of becoming a high fashion model. An unexpected plot twist unfolds in this heartfelt book and takes the reader on a whirl-wind of emotions. And Francie finds herself returning to her devious ways of the past filled with lies and betrayal. This fiction account of the author's imagination paints a portrait of memories from her own childhood, familial love and how it has endured through the years. So captivating, it exhibits ways in which terrible pain and family chaos can be redeemed in fragments through love and forgiveness. This book teaches about life, death, grief, faith, holding on, and letting go. It will surely make reader think about the things that are sometimes taken for granted. See our beloved Barbie come to life and bring her family members together on a special holiday in this beautiful story that will clearly warm the hearts of millions of readers around the world.

About the Author

Anita J. Jamison was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. A graduate of the University Of Memphis and is currently employed as a Correctional Counselor. The book Finding Fran is her first literary work. She resides in Memphis with her husband and daughter. She loves to read, write and spend time with her family. Always grateful to God for giving her this gift, this possibility of developing herself through writing, she tries to look at real life situations with an open mind because she believes there is always something positive to learn no matter how dim it appears. A book should not be just a batch of pages. The reader should be able to learn something that will benefit them in their own existence. The lessons of growth, love and faith are the key ingredients that move us all to the next level in this human experience. Writing is good for expressing thoughts and feelings. Whether the story is told through a person, a talking animal or some other character such as a doll, the message should be vivid and inspiring. Anita's motto is, "Don't just read for entertainment, but read for understanding and guidance."