Odessa Cleveland

In the Zone of Changes Odessa Cleveland

Courage, Determination, and Strength Changes

In the Zone of Changes, Brenda William must resolve her emotional anxieties by following her doctor?s orders without prescribed medication. She faces and questions her father?s convictions by ironically out-thinking him. A perspicacious young woman, Brenda William makes connections to life?s obstacles by reading, listening, and putting into practice what she must do and risk in accomplishing her goals in life.

After class, Brenda caught up with Janis at her locker. In a calm tone she asked, ?Did you steal my sweater??
?What? Who told you I stole your sweater??
?I asked you a question.?
?Whoever said I stole your sweater is a liar.?
?You did not answer my question.?
?I have no intentions of answering your stupid question.?
?Janis, we are friends. There is no need to get loud. That does not help.?

In a scary intonation, Janis imitated Brenda?s voice saying, ?Did you steal my sweater?? After she slammed her locker door.
?I am not afraid of you,? remarked Brenda sharply.
Janis, dropping her books, said, ?Oh yeah! Then bring it on, girlfriend.?