Four women, four lives, one God. Zora Bridgeforth, is twenty-nine and grappling with identity issues. While in search of for her deceased mother’s bridal veil, Zora happens upon a letter which reveals that she was adopted. Zora is devastated and vows to find her biological family. To find an outlet for her feelings, she joins a multi-church women’s discipleship group. Unexpectedly Zora finds the joy of her friendships with three women in her discipleship group (Monét Sullivan, Paula Manns, and Belinda Stokes) turns out to be God’s hand at work. As the ladies drop their facades and learn to find healing through each other’s testimonies, a series of events unfolds to an outcome Zora could have never imagined. Written from a young, fresh perspective, Zora’s Cry is an inspirational read for the woman who appreciates the power of friendships and the power of God’s love. Includes a discussion guide for readers’ groups.
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This can’t be happening! I’m adopted? Still reeling from the sudden deaths of her beloved parents, twenty-nine-year-old Zora Bridgeforth is a woman who is grappling with identity issues. While searching for her mother’s bridal veil, Zora happens upon a letter that reveals that she was adopted. Zora vows to find her biological family even if it means putting her health and relationship with fiancé Preston Fields in jeopardy.
When she decides to join a women’s discipleship group, Zora’s initial intentions are to find an outlet to help keep her mind off her adoption. Little did she know that the friendships she would make there—with Monét Sullivan, Paula Manns, and Brenda Stokes—would turn out to bring even more drama into her life. As the women drop their facades and learn to find healing by openly sharing with one another, a series of events unfolds that ultimately leaves Zora standing face-to-face with an outcome she’d never imagined.
Could this be God’s hand at work?
About the Author
TIA McCOLLORS is a native of Greensboro, North Carolina, and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Over the years, she has built a career as a public relations professional and currently works for a private institution. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband.
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A Blend of Support,
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What happens when mix four women from different walks of life, but have one thing in common,God? You get a wonderful and delightful SUPPORT group. Zora's Cry is a book for ANY woman who has gone through trials and tribulations. Every woman that reads this book will be blessed. You will see either yourself or someone you know in at least one the women in the book. Mrs. McCollors did a beautiful job with ministering to my soul. This is a great book for those who have been questioning if they have grown in their relationship with God. Know that God has not stop blessing us. He has blessed Mrs. McCollors with a gift and a ministry. I am thankful that she decided to share with us.
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A story of four women friends who love God and when having problems ask for His help.,
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This is a Christian fiction book, religiously oriented. A lady friend told me this book is good Biblical type fiction and I should read it. So I did. There are quotes from the Bible and the ladies ask God for his help and inspiration. This book is much different than books I usually read.
The book begins not long after Zora's parents are killed in an automobile accident; she finds out that she is adopted. Zora is shocked. She doesn't know who she really is. She is engaged, plans to marry in October to a fine man from a good family. Zora goes on line with a man who is also adopted and promises to help her find out who she is, who her biological parents are. His name is Solo, short for Soloman. Zora's fiance, Preston, tells her to stay away from this type of search. It is dangerous. But Zora goes on her search keeping this from Preston who when he finds out is furious. Monet, Zora's best friend for years, is an event coordinator for one of the city's cultural art centers. She is a competent lady with a great feel for art and all things artistic. She also sings in her church choir. Monet has a great job and besides all her work in the art center will be Zora's maid of honor, plus is helping her with her wedding plans, which is also quite a job. She was dating a man who she now dislikes,yet is fascinated with. Preston has a good friend, Jeremiah, who lives out of state and who he intends to introduce Monet to. Preston dislikes Bryce. Paula is the mother of a small boy, Micah, and finds herself pregnant again. Her marriage is not going well. Her husband is a heart surgeon who is also delvng into real estate. Paula lives in a beautiful home in a wealthy neighborhood, shops in the most exclusive shops, drives an expensive car and is envied by many. But should she be envied? Her husband may have a mistress. Belinda and her husband have adopted a baby girl. Belinda can't have children; Thomas has a son from his former marriage. He hasn't seen his boy in ten years. His ex-wife has run off with him. Belinda's mother is in and out of the hospital. She has had a mastectomy and gets better, than worse. The story takes place in the city of Baltimore. Belinda lives in southern Virginia and drives back and forth to her childhood city tnan back home. She brings the baby who she and her husband adore. A woman friend of her mother's stays with mom when Belinda is at her own home. Monet's mother and sister fill in for Zora's dead parents. Zora and Monet meet Paula and Belinda when all join a ladies church group called P.O.W.E R. The four become close friends. The book is about church meetings, discussing the Bible, prayer meetings, plus what the characters are wearing, and the setting and decor of homes, apartments and churches. What Would God Want? This book has a fine choice of words, is churchy, preachy, and good. It is an easy read, enjoyable and well worth reading. In this book God is King and Master of All.
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A salute to the 'Sisterhood',
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When the realization of being adopted finally dissolves into normalcy, it becomes continual struggle with self-esteem and identity problems for Zora Bridgeforth, a twenty-nine year old trying to bridge the many gaps in her life. This is Zora's Cry, a good story from Tia McCollors that has both poignancy and a sense of belonging for those sympathetic to a character on a mission. Oftentimes happenstance and Providence are much more than willing accomplices where destiny has defined a presence. Zora finds this out while in search of for her deceased mother's bridal veil, coming across a letter revealing the circumstances surrounding her adoption status. Needless to say, this is unwelcome news to Zora as she vows to find her biological family and in the process confront issues that are necessary for her stability.
As her journey unfolds she gets involved with the annals of a sisterhood that promotes discipleship, thus meeting the acquaintances of three other women sympathetic to her plight. Meet Paula, Monet, and Belinda, if you will. As it is with all situations when women come together, real truths and intimacies are revealed through testimonial revelation and common causes are amalgamated into one. Thus, is the bonding attributes of true friendship...and through it, Zora manages to overcome much more the emotional issues she faced. I liked the fact that the author truly gave readers a chance to discover what it means to have the means to circle the wagons to confront issues on a spiritual tip, complete with the recipients gaining value from it. The book moves along with a pace that forces you to want to know how Zora ends up taking advantage of her newfound friends' camaraderie. In the process, the author gains my respect for writing a story with a storyline that give meaning to setting to play a defining role in writing without being complacent. I think too, that there will undoubtedly be readers that can identify with characters that benefit from lessons derived from persevering once a mission is at stake for clarity. I rate this book four stars out of five, and feel that Zora's Cry can be heard over the din that is apropos when looking for a soothing read. Thank you Tia for writing from a perspective that is fresh, original and full of imagery! This truly is an inspirational read for men and women who respect how friendship and the love of God can propel priorities for practical use in life.
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