Abstract:
The Rainbow Crane begins long before I was born. It is a book of memories and stories. Established beliefs that are handed down many generations are prevalent in the South. Sometimes they are not easy to abide by. My mother found herself in such a predicament; yet she followed her heart. All my life, I have had two major obstacles to overcome. I was born illegitimate and at the age of nine months, I was stricken with poliomyelitis. This taboo birth and crippling disease presented life long hardships. Early in life, I found out that the road to success is always an uphill climb.