Sequins and Sorrow

Marty Diamond came from a poor black family in Ohio. How could she raise her handicapped son who had never spoken a single word and how could she afford the therapies he needed? She set out to become a topnotch exotic dancer with additional hope of success as a singer and songwriter. Boyfriends came and went but her truest friends proved to be white men. Her spunk self-assurance and determination led her through an adventurous life filled with joy guilt pride and sorrow.Erica Stux tells this true story. A mutual friend brought the two together so that Marty''s story could be written.