Too Many, Too Soon is published

Manhattan, NY, (April 30, 2013) - Author Velma Jackson-Wilkins announces the release of Too Many, Too Soon, a tribute to departed loved ones and a resource for those touched by tragic loss. Available in print and downloadable as an ebook on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, the memoir is a testament to unwavering faith as a means to cope and move forward.

Too Many, Too Soon shares seven stories, each a unique glimpse into the lives and loves of a tight-knit southern family. The pages are filled with adventure, from the sights and sounds of the Deep South to the glamorous allure of Manhattan. As journeys intertwine and span generations, the author reveals a historic backdrop of grinding poverty and the magnificent quest to overcome. "Migration is a theme, as is resourcefulness and self-sufficiency," says Jackson-Wilkins, who chronicles the lost art of living off the land and the backbreaking labor required to do so. The author and many of her siblings "escaped," but were drawn home to Alabama-the cradle of their faith-during an onslaught of crises.

As the author suffered a succession of tragic deaths, the Christian traditions of the African American community became her rock. The cultural aspects of mourning and burial are shared as Jackson-Wilkins explores the meaning of life and her unshakeable belief in God. Take comfort and inspiration from a true-life saga with roots in Alabama and a message for the world.

Visit www.velmajacksonwilkins.com to connect with the author and buy the book.