Josie's Girl: Never Give Up Your Dream: A Memoir of Love, Life, Loss, Triumph, and Love

“Star is your momma,” the other children used to tease little Ozell. This made Ozell feel sad and alone because Star was a cow. Ozell’s real mother died soon after she was born. In this haunting memoir, Dr. Ozell Greer-Cooper shares the trials and triumphs of her early life in rural Arkansas in the 1920s. She was one of five children, and each struggled for emotional support after the death of their beloved mother. For Ozell, who had never gotten to know the kind and gentle woman, it was difficult to picture her as a person. Instead, Ozell often felt a spiritual force guiding her through life. Even from beyond, her mother protected her and comforted her. Ozell also recounts the devastation the children felt after their father left them to find work, the years they spent under their grandparents’ roof, and the tragic event that led to their father reclaiming them. From terrifying stepmothers to the challenges of rural life, Ozell bore it all with patience. She knew that there was something better ahead of her. Ozell’s story is one of intense faith and devotion. When she found God, her life changed forever. Discover how in this passionate, powerful story ends in triumph and victory.