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Adversity: Feeding Off Despair, Deceit, and Dreams.

Abandoned at birth, conceived from a vicious assault on her mother, left on the steps of an orphanage, is just the beginning trials that Precious must face from her past. Teased and mocked by the children in the orphanage, she is called half-n-half. She finds her first love only to lose him. Her second love turns out to be something totally different from what she expected, another disappointment. The third time appears to be the charm until new obstacles surface within this relationship. Other misfortunes occur which she must face and conquer as she forges her future and overcomes her tribulations in life. Touched by life’s uncertain events, James, Precious’ son learns that life is not always so easy. He encounters his own despair, suffering, disappointment, and a dashing away of part of his dreams to shape his own future. He is finally forced to reveal a long-kept childhood secret to an unsuspecting friend. He continues to evaluate his relationship with a long-time friend whom has become a dangerous person with the potential of jeopardizing the safety of James’ family.