The New York Times bestselling author returns with the moving story of afamily who learns to overcome betrayal and secrets with courage and love Onthe outside ... » 

The New York Times bestselling author returns with the moving story of afamily who learns to overcome betrayal and secrets with courage and love Onthe outside twelveyearold Jillian Maxwell is the perfect child. Sheshelpful with chores around the house gets straight As in school has plans forcollege and stays out of trouble. She seems to have everything a girl couldwant a big beautiful new home an adoring little sister a mother who caresabout her and an attentive stepfather. But inside Jillian harbors aterrible secret. Too frightened to tell convinced that her friends andloved ones especially her mother wont understandand worse will blame herJillian endures her pain in silence believing that things will get better.However as time passes and her dilemma intensifies the bright hardworkinggirl becomes sullen and disinterested in her studies. Then just when it seemsshes on the verge of losing everything Jillian discovers she has morestrength than she ever imagined...and the power to change her fate. Withsensitivity and grace Kimberla Lawson Roby addresses a very real and seriousissue while delivering the inspiring tale of one familys mission to shedlight into the darkest corner of their lives. «