Traci D. Tennison

Not to Be Conquered Traci D. Tennison

"You should have killed yourself!" This horrifying statement came from an adult who should have known better. Deniece was the recipient of those cutting words. Though mentally and physically abused by her mother, she became determined not to let her experience define her indefinitely. Her imagination became a compass that eventually gave her the strength to keep fighting an enemy of self-worth. Introduced to a loving couple, their unwavering support ignited the fire of her motivation. On her journey, she became addicted to the insight of the musical prowess of the past, she became their prodigy. At Steinberg Academy, Pierre, a sports star, became her love interest, but she was torn, believing she would lose her determination to win a necessary fight. "I got back up, the bell did not ring."