The Initiation goes into the lives of siblings that had to find their own way out of the south where they were limited in job opportunities. The family described in this book illustrate the love and concern for one another, which was practiced in their family home. Although, the family did not have money they shared the love for their parents and one another. The love shared in this family was instilled in their children. Claudette wanted to live a financially comfortable life and she created that for herself and her daughter Amethyst. Claudette used her beauty, charm and financial suave to accomplish her goals.
