MIDDLE GEORGIA BOOKSHELF: ‘They Called Me Jo: A White Slave Girl’

By Jacqi Fromauex, aka Jackie Murphey, of Macon

266 pages, $12.99 (Rose Digital Printing)

What it’s about: A compelling human-interest story of mystery, suspense and a realistic portrayal of the culture of the era rounds out this tumultuous life. The child of an autocratic tyrant of a father, this “slave girl,” was raised on a plantation in a culture that seemed as though the depression was never over.

The author says: “She became one to learn, to conquer, to overcome adversity as well as succeed.”

Where to find it: Amazon.com

This story was originally published October 10, 2015 at 3:29 PM with the headline "MIDDLE GEORGIA BOOKSHELF: ‘They Called Me Jo: A White Slave Girl’ ."