Zora's Cry

by Tia McCollors

I'm adopted?

Zora Bridgeforth can’t believe her eyes. Still reeling from the sudden deaths of her beloved parents, she was looking for her mother’s bridal veil when she found the hidden truth. Now, with her own wedding just months away, Zora feels adrift--unsure of who she is and where she belongs. So she vows to find her biological family, even if it means putting her health and love life in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Monét is playing with fire in the form of a romance with a suave politician. Belinda is adjusting to motherhood while her own mother is fighting cancer. And Paula is dismayed to find herself pregnant and convinced her husband is having an affair.

When a women’s discipleship group draws Zora together with these women they gradually drop their masks and learn to draw strength from each other and God. And Zora learns that whether she finds the truth about her parents or not she’s never alone. 

Genres: Christian Fiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2006

About the author

Tia McCollors used to dream of being a television news anchor, but her destiny led her behind the pages instead of in front of the cameras. After earning a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from UNC-Chapel Hill, she went on to build a successful career in the public relations industry. In 1999, a job layoff prompted Tia to discover and pursue a writing career as an author. Following the birth of her son in 2006, she left the corporate arena to focus on her family and her expanding writing and speaking business.

Tia’s first novel, A Heart of Devotion, was an Essence Magazine bestseller. She followed her popular debut with four other inspirational novels including Zora’s Cry, The Truth About Love, The Last Woman Standing, and Steppin’ Into The Good Life. In 2012, she released If These Shoes Could Talk, her first devotion book of The Prissy Purse Devotions series. Tia’s sixth novel, Friday Night Love, will be released in May 2014, followed by Sunday Morning Song in October 2014.

In addition to being an author, Tia is an inspirational speaker as well as an instructor for writing workshops. Her speaking and literary works have been spotlighted in a growing number of publications, including Black Enterprise magazine, Who’s Who In Atlanta, The Good Life magazine and the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. In December 2013, she was honored to receive the Jubilee of Reading Heritage Award by the DeKalb County Library System.

Reviews

[Rhonda McKnight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Powerful. I was reminded what a blessing sisterhood can be.

[Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tia McCollors created an outstanding story regarding challenges, setbacks, and overcoming adversities in her acceptation book, Zora's Cry.
It is a must read for anyone who has felt that life was truly getting the best of them. I have shared the book with others who I know have or are currently experiencing some of the challenges that she created in her book.
Thanks for a great story.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was very slow in the beginning. I found myself wanting to quit reading it but it turned out to be inspirational. I like to take something away from each book. I learnt that it can be an amazing thing to have a set of good friends. Towards the end I started to enjoy it more. This book depicts what a lot of us single christian women go through on a daily basis...good read!

[Pamela Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have just started reading Ms. McCollors books. She has a way of making you feel as though you are the character. Her storyline is very well written and I love how the character is looking to God for guidance.

[Carmetha · Rating 4 out of 5]

the importance of keeping the faith in Jesus Christ.

[Benzette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book looking for a part 2

[Shirley Carter]

THIS WAS A LITTLE HARD TO GET INTO, BUT TURNED OUT TO BE OK

[Keona Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been a while since I read this book. What I can remember is there was a slow start but it ended Up being an amazing read. Definitely on my list to read again.