Teacup Full of Roses Author:Sharon Bell Mathis "Everybody black got a heavy need," Joe says. His older brother, Paul, needs heroin to help him forget he can't make it as an artist. His younger brother, Davey, needs encouragement and money for college. Joe needs the night school diploma that will open doors to higher education, security, success, and a happy life with his girlfriend, Ellie. B... more »ut tragedy intervenes to suddenly change all their lives. It costs Joe what he loves most, robs him of his final hope, but perhaps it buys him his soul.« less