4th Sunday: In The Dirty

Beatrice Harold was devastated when her husband, Harry, gave her an unmistakable proof of his infidelity on their anniversary. Her bitterness culminated in an affair of her own with a preacher who took advantage of her pain. So begins 4th Sunday in the Dirty. 4th Sunday explores Beatrice's increasing insight into the essence of love, faithfulness, family - and faith. In the process, she comes to value her daughter Beany's unsettling gifts and her son Alex's quest to be a man. She learns to forgive those closest to her who have committed acts of betrayal. Equipped with these lessons, she is able to forgive herself. Throughout 4th Sunday, Beatrice mentions a book of poetry that speaks to her heart and soul. That book, Black Frames, appears after Beatrice's story in this volume.