Color Me Butterfly
A true story of courage, hope, and transformation

L.Y. Marlow

Examining the impact that domestic violence has on family and self, and spanning over sixty years, this poignant well-written memoir tells the story of four generations of mothers and daughters who embraced a legacy of unconditional love, old fashioned family values and faith to triumph over a life plagued with unspeakable abuse and pain. Written with the flow of a novel, with frank wisdom and wit, Color Me Butterfly encourages the reader to immerse themselves into this family’s life and become an advocate for change. It will incite discussion, debate, and even heightened awareness about intergenerational abuse and its impact on our society. In the end, it will leave readers applauding the women of this story for their courage and strength and wanting to champion change for all women whose story shares the same face.

“Lyrical . . . Thought provoking and emotionally wrenching.”
-- The Manhattan Mercury