Grown Folks' Business

Arlene Jane White was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi and lived there until age 18. While reading every book available to her, she developed a true passion for oral storytelling and writing non-fiction. Precious and intense memories of people, places, and things are liberally shared in each of her narratives.

Grown Folks' Business is an-at-a-glance version of White's "to be continued" life story. This writer's down-to-earth approach captures and conveys lessons learned over time. This humorous and reflective memoir evokes emotions ranging from gladness to sadness, while making stops at all points in between. It is a heartfelt expression of love for all those who walk across the stages of this woman's life. In response, readers shake their heads and laugh out loud while turning pages of Grown Folks' Business.

About the Author

The author has lived in Lajes Field (Terceira Island, Azores), Portugal; Millington and Memphis, Tennessee; Norfolk, Virginia; and San Diego, California. She returned to Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1981 and later moved to other cities within the state. Her travels led to chance encounters with so many interesting souls. That company of remarkable people will be featured along with family and close friends in future published works by this prolific writer.

Arlene Jane White currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.