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Discover the gripping narrative of 'Deliver Me', a profound exploration of resilience, motherhood, and the harsh realities of life in the meatpacking industry. In this emotionally charged story set in a Missouri meatpacking facility, readers are drawn into Dee-Dee's world, where she and her coworkers butcher 40,000 chickens in a single shift. The repetitive and emotionally taxing work takes a toll on her body, but it is the turmoil of her personal life that drives the tale forward. After enduring a series of heart-wrenching miscarriages, Dee-Dee clings to hope as she finds herself pregnant once again. Undeterred by her past with the Pentecostal church and the judgment from her mother, Dee-Dee longs for acceptance and love as she prepares for the arrival of a new life. Her relationship with Daddy, her underemployed ex-con boyfriend, adds another layer to the complexities of her situation. As her friend Sloane re-enters her life after two decades, Dee-Dee grapples with insecurities and rekindled desires that threaten to overshadow her newfound hope for the future. This compelling narrative beautifully weaves themes of personal struggle, the pursuit of family, and the fight for love and fulfillment. Perfect for readers who enjoy contemporary fiction, women's stories, and emotionally engaging plots, 'Deliver Me' is a must-read novel for anyone seeking deeply relatable characters and powerful storytelling.