I Can See Clearly Now

<p><em>I Can See Clearly Now</em> is a gripping literary novel that follows Charity Woods a successful advocate and founder of a child welfare foundation as she is forced to confront long-buried trauma from her past. Set against the backdrop of New York City and the Southern town of Shady Grove the story opens with Charity being honored at a prestigious gala. A sudden storm triggers vivid memories of a childhood fire that claimed her family and left her with emotional scars and unanswered questions.</p><p>The novel is structured in three parts: Storm Warnings The Reckoning and The Rising. It traces Charity's psychological and physical journey to uncover the truth about her sister Ava's disappearance and their family's hidden history. Her investigation reveals systemic corruption involving local authorities a secretive group known as The Grove Five and a network of silenced survivors. Through old case files erased government records and disturbing recollections Charity begins to believe her sister may have survived and been institutionalized under another name.</p><p>White blends suspense emotional honesty and social critique to explore themes of memory silence institutional abuse and the cost of truth. Charity's transformation from a poised public figure into a determined seeker of justice is both deeply personal and politically charged. With the support of Malcolm her longtime friend and colleague she uncovers a legacy of exploitation that demands exposure and accountability.</p><p>Told in poetic yet grounded prose <em>I Can See Clearly Now</em> is a haunting and courageous story about survival and reclaiming what was stolen. It challenges readers to examine the stories society hides and the resilience required to bring them into the light. More than a mystery it is a declaration that truth matters even when the world would rather forget.</p>