After being abused by her parents and then placed into Foster-Care, Sequoya's life takes unexpected turns throughout this entire story. A roller coaster ride is nothing,compared to the compelling
experiences she encounters while being a product of a system that seems to be against her. Her only hope is to take matters into her own hands, to save her own life and the lives of her sisters. Armed with the backing of Aunt Freda, her godmother E, friend ChiChi, her boy friend Steven, and a few other friends from Fort Green Projects in Brooklyn, NY, Sequoya manages to manuever through difficult obstacles. Then,
when it seems like all hope is gone, she ends up on top of a roof threatening to take her own life. Will she jump? Once again, take this unbelievable journey of Sequoya's life and experience her joys, cries, anger, fears, and victories!