Description

On the Rooftop

The novel “On the Rooftop” takes readers on a fascinating expedition into the lives of three talented sisters who form a girl group. The Salvation is set in 1950s San Francisco. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the vibrant Jazz-era Fillmore providing the perfect stage for the sisters to showcase their musical skills. Underneath the strict guidance of their mother, Vivian. The sisters have been honing their talents, with dreams of stardom fueling their ambitions.

As the plot progresses, Vivian’s excitement reaches new heights. When she receives a life-changing offer from a talent manager who could catapult The Salvations into national fame. However, tensions begin to arise as the sisters start to realize that their dreams and aspirations may not align with their mother’s vision for their future. This realization shifts the dynamic between the family members. Each sister grapples with their desires and ambitions. Creating a clash of expectations and realities.

Amidst the changing landscape of San Francisco and a gentrifying neighborhood. The family not only has to navigate their relationships. But also faces external forces that threaten to disrupt their unity. The novel explores themes of identity, community, and the pursuit of dreams painting a vivid picture of a family at a crossroads. With its compelling characters and rich historical setting. “On the Rooftop” delves into the complexities of familial bonds and the challenges of balancing individual aspirations with collective goals. Readers will be in awe by the intricate web of emotions and the roads of self-discovery sisters venture on. Making this novel a truly riveting read.

About The Author

MARGARET WILKERSON SEXTON

Originating from New Orleans, she completed her creative writing studies at Dartmouth College before pursuing law at UC Berkeley. Her most recent novel, The Revisioners, has received numerous prestigious awards, including the 2020 Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize. An NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, and a George Garrett New Writing Award. It was also a finalist for the California and Northern California Book Awards. The 2020 Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy Award, and the Willie Morris Award for Southern Writing. The novel was nominated for the 2020 Simpson/Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She achieved national bestseller status, earning recognition as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year.

Her first novel, A Kind of Freedom, gained attention for being long-listed for the National Book Award and the Northern California Book Award. It won the Crook’s Corner Book Prize and received the First Novelist Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. Her work has been featured in respected publications like Zyzzyva, The Paris Review, O, The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times Book Review, and other platforms. Currently residing in Oakland with her family, she continues to impress the literary world with her engaging storytelling and thought-provoking narratives.

With a plethora of awards and recognition, she has established herself as a prominent figure in contemporary literature. Her ability to captivate readers with her powerful prose and moving storytelling has garnered her a loyal following. As she pushes boundaries and delves into new themes in her writing, she serves as an inspiration for aspiring writers and a testament to the impact of storytelling. Her influence on the literary world is undeniable, and her contributions are sure to leave a lasting legacy.