Listening to Crickets

The narrative centers on a grandfather recounting his experiences as a sharecropper in Mississippi to his grandson, illustrating his journey toward a better life. Through this storytelling, he shares profound lessons on life, love, faith, hope, and spirituality. Grounded in a true story passed down from the author's mother, it features real family names while substituting the landowner's name for privacy. The tale emphasizes the importance of heritage and the wisdom gained from overcoming adversity.