A Single Yellow Rose — James Carter

A single yellow rose is the symbol of a new life. Many years ago, Mama Luigi gave sixteen-year-old Rebecca a single yellow rose to symbolize leaving behind a life of terror and abuse. As a psychiatrist, Rebecca finds herself in a position to help another tormented girl find a new life. Sally Sawyer, only fourteen years old, sets a fire to escape years of physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her parents and sister. The fire kills both her mother and sister, and Sally is convicted as an adult and sent to prison. Rebecca alone stands in the way of a life completely destroyed. Rebecca begins a crusade to end the inhumane practice of housing juveniles with adult prisoners. Sally gets transferred to a treatment center and faces her past, with Rebecca at her side, to get the help she desperately needs. Clinging to Rebecca's faith and love, Sally overcomes all obstacles. Is it enough? Will Sally find a single yellow rose and a new life?