Tomboy Gigi And The Fugitive

by Barnes, Darryl
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ISBN: 9798990068506
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Overview

In the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, eighty-six-year-old GiGi, a boxing enthusiast with a penchant for colorful language. disrupts her boxing match with a plea of assistance in picking up her grandson, Michael from school. As then clock ticks closer to Michael's school dismissal. GiGi witnesses a group of boys bullying her grandson. Unfazed by the traffic behind her, GiGi takes matters in to her own hands, brandishing a wooden bat to scare off the bullies. The incident unfolds with a mix of defiance, chaos and a lesson in toughness from the unapologetic GiGi.


GiGi's determination to toughen up her grandson leads then to an old backhouse, shrouded in mystery and locked away for years.

As GiGi reveals her own past, a series of paragraphs unfolds, unveiling her connection to a legendary street fighter named Bo Henry Washington. Emotions run high as GiGi shares her own personal history with Michael, offering a glimpse into her past and a unique legacy.


The narrative takes a poignant turn as GiGi confronts her own vulnerability, recounting her connection to the images on the wall. Michael\, intrigued and empathetic, attempts to navigate the delicate situation. As GiGi prepare to unveil the tale of her encounter with Bo Henry Washington in 1908, the stage is set for a captivating journey through the intertwined histories of family, resiilence, and the indomitable spirit of a determined grandmother.

  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Barnes, Darryl
  • ISBN: 9798990068506
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 8.50 x 0.31
  • Number Of Pages: 130
  • Publication Year: 2024
Language: English

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