Show Me a Kindness

In "Show Me a Kindness," set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in rural Vidalia, Georgia, Marthanne Hendrix awakens without memories of her past, only to find herself identified as Oma, a distinct personality within her. As she grapples with her identity and the stigma of mental illness, Marthanne forms a bond with Comfort, a domestic worker dealing with her own loss. Together, they navigate a world filled with gossip and the looming threat of institutionalization, discovering that friendship can offer sanctuary amid their struggles. This deeply moving novel explores themes of love, survival, and the complexities of the human spirit.