Louisiana's Mercy

<p>From an early age Mercy witnessed violence and abuse firsthand. Born in Louisiana in 1908 she endured hardships throughout her lifetime. In Louisiana's Mercy author M.D. Thomas Mercy's granddaughter narrates a triumphant tale of one particular woman's suffering and how she coped with her many challenges. It is a primitive look at the racism and abuse she endured from her husband friends and society.</p><p><br></p><p>Being severely beaten by her mate living in a variety of towns and homes trying to raise her own children Thomas tells how Mercy survives.</p><p><br></p><p>This story contributes to understanding a different and difficult situation that many people experience who are born poor and die the same way.</p>