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If I Should Die Before I Wake is a coming of age story and true to life tale about a black girl evolving in a world that is moving fast around her. Along the journey of becoming, she holds dear to the belief that God is in control. This narrative reads like a teenage diary full of secrets put on display for open mic night. The life lessons are transparent enough to set you free from secrets that keep us sick.

Stories that inspire and uplift you, for those moments in life when you think you can't go on.

Gloria is a beautiful African girl from the Democratic Republic of Congo who has overcome numerous obstacles in her life to eventually move to the United States. Growing up, she had no other options but to persevere and place her trust in God. Now, Gloria is determined to share her inspiring story with the world, especially the younger generation. Who knows? Maybe her story will spread a wave of hope, faith, and persistence throughout the world. It is Gloria's dream to empower the youth with her story and motivate them to never give up.